The Srebrna G\u00f3ra Fortress is a complex of forts, built in the years 1765-1777 in the village of Srebrna G\u00f3ra in Lower Silesia. At the time of its construction, it was the most modern building of this type in Europe. The fortress is a whole complex of fortifications surrounding the town, among which the best preserved and open to the public are Fort Donjon and Fort Ostr\u00f3g-Spitzberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silver Mountain Fortress<\/strong> is the work of the Prussian architect Ludwik Wilhelm Regler. Its purpose was to secure the territories of Silesia militarily, which in 1740 entered the borders of Prussia. The construction of the fortification complex took 12 years. In addition, it consumed a huge amount of thalers, which were collected thanks to a special tax imposed on Silesians. It was the so-called the Silver Mountain pass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The fortress had its trial day during the siege by the Napoleonic army in June 1807. Then the fortress changed its function to a prison, until 1867. Already at the end of the 19th century, its architectural qualities were noticed, which attracted those interested in militaria, which is why the fortification was turned into a tourist and recreation facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silver Mountain Fortress<\/strong> is open from Monday to Sunday according to seasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The property is closed on certain public holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fort Spitzberg - Ostrog and Fort Donjon, referred to as the complex, are available for sightseeing Silver Mountain Fortress<\/strong>, have an offer of separate tickets and combined tickets. A combined ticket costs PLN 49 - regular and PLN 36 - reduced. Admission to the Srebrna G\u00f3ra Fortress (Fort Donjon) costs PLN 32 \u2013 a normal ticket and PLN 24 \u2013 a reduced ticket. With the Large Family Card: PLN 22 - normal and PLN 17 - reduced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of Fort Ostr\u00f3g, the cost of tickets is PLN 25 - regular and PLN 20 - reduced. For organized groups of more than 20 people - PLN 20 per person. In both cases, guided tours are included in the ticket price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Between Fort Ostr\u00f3g and Fort Donjon, on road 385, there are paid parking lots at the price of approx. PLN 10 per day - hence the road to the forts takes approx. 15 minutes. While visiting He claims<\/strong> Silver Mountain<\/strong>, it is worth climbing higher and also seeing Fort Wysoka Ska\u0142a.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSrebrna G\u00f3ra Fortress - information for tourists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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