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Citadel of Grudziądz Fortress

Cytadela, ul. Czwartaków, 86-300 Grudziądz, woj. kujawsko-pomorskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Fortresses & Fortifications

Citadel of Grudziądz Fortress

Location and surroundings

The Citadel is the best-known structure of the Grudziądz fortifications, located in Grudziądz on the Vistula.

History

The fortress was built in the second half of the 18th century on the initiative of King Frederick II of Prussia; construction work was completed in 1789. The citadel's plan takes the form of half an octagon with a central donjon, bastions and ravelins. Known for its extensive underground passages.

What to see

Underground corridors, the donjon, bastions and ravelins. The site is occupied by the military and made available on designated dates.

Who it is for

For lovers of fortifications and the region's history.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Guided tours (including PTTK)
  • Free of charge on 3 May and 11 November
  • On Saturdays during the season for holders of a Polish identity document (no prior registration)

Season and hours

Seasonal access and on national holidays; details from the tourist traffic operator.

Getting there

Grudziądz; a military facility - access according to the operator's information.

Contact

  • Tourist traffic service: WSK-E "Rawelin", e-mail rawelin.gdz@wp.pl, tel. 504 991 262
Cost: 3 maja i 11 listopada zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem bezpłatne; w soboty sezonu wstęp dla osób z polskim dokumentem tożsamości Visit duration: approx. 2-3 hrs. Seasonality: Seasonal + national holidays Opening hours: W terminach udostępnienia (soboty sezonu, 3 V, 11 XI)

Sposób dojazdu

  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://itgrudziadz.pl/cytadela-twierdzy-grudziadz-zwiedzanie/; https://kohr.kujawsko-pomorskie.pl/516,grudziadz-cytadela; https://e-nocleg.pl/twierdza-grudziadz