🚩 Wesel Citadel

Germany · Europe · 51.65°N, 6.62°E

The Wesel Citadel is the largest intact fortification system of the Rhineland, built 1688–1722 in Wesel. It was built according to plans by Johan de Corbin, in the form of a pentagonal star, with each point of the star being a bastion. The citadel was the core of the fortress of Wesel, and is currently used as a cultural centre.

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Quick facts

Country	Germany
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	51.65°N, 6.62°E · view on map

Wesel Citadel is located in Germany, in Europe.

More fortresses in Germany

Bärenkasten · Berlin Fortress · Carlsburg, Weser · Christianspris · Dömitz Fortress · Ehrenbreitstein Fortress · Fortress of Mainz · Fortress of Ulm · Grauerort fortress · Hohenasperg.

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