Impressions to the European Fortress Summer 2018

20 European Fortress Summer 2018 www.fortress-summer.eu From the Königstein Fortress to the Elbe Valley and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains it is breath- takingly beautiful. Almost every point of the 1.8 km long walkway, which leads along the fortress walls, offers unique panoramas. The imposing fortress was built at the end of the 16th century on the orders of the Saxon Elector Christian I from Fortress Königstein, Saxony (DE) Photo: Procopter a medieval castle. The defenses were constantly moder- nized over the centuries. Sovereigns, such as the most famous Saxon Elector Augustus the Strong found here in addition to splendid pomp and safe protection in troubled times. Visitors can see 800 years of history of this legendary fort- ress up close and alive.