The Citadel, Picture 8

 

The Citadel, Picture 9

 

- Vegetation the old enemy of old fortifications is here also taking over. It's also interesting to note, that the architecture of the fortifications in Poland, seems to be following a similar pattern. The fort's in Krakow were build by the Austro-Hungary and this Citadel was build by the Russians. Still, the small details look exactly the same.

The Citadel, Picture 10

 

- Outside of the main walls goes a nice path which follows the walls in some parts. Still in some areas, houses have been built right next to the walls. In the distance is the memorial for the Polish heroes, who were executed there in front of a 30 000 people in 1864.

 

The Citadel, Picture 11

 

The Citadel, Picture 12

 

The Citadel, Picture 13

 

- The area of the gate, which is completely abandoned, or at least it looks like it has been abandoned.

The Citadel, Picture 14

 

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