Impressions to the European Fortress Summer 2018

38 European Fortress Summer 2018 www.fortress-summer.eu Directly on the Oder, on the Polish side below the confluence of the Warta, is the former Prus- sian fortress Küstrin in today‘s Kostrzyn nad Odra (PL). The fortifications once framed the old town of Küstrin, 4 exterior forts provided additional protection. At the end of World War II, the entire Old Town was com- Major fortress system Küstrin, Kostrzyn nad Odra (PL) Photo: P. Chara pletely destroyed during fierce fighting and never rebuilt. Today it is a memorial, but also a touristic highlight on the Oder. Elements of the fortress, such as the Bastion Philip, have been restored and form a strong contrast to the ru- ins of the old town. Experience on guided tours the unique atmosphere in the „Küstrin Pompeii“ and visit the Fortress MuseumKostrzyn.