Fort Oberer Kuhberg - Ulm, Germany, BW
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Tante.Hossi
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This is a historic fort, which can be found in Ulm, Germany, Baden-Württemberg. It is called 'Fort Oberer Kuhberg'.
Waymark Code: WM15T89
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 02/22/2022
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This is a historic fort, which can be found in Ulm, Germany, Baden-Württemberg. It is called 'Fort Oberer Kuhberg'.
The fort is a part of the 'Bundesfestung Ulm', a fortification which is still the biggest existing fortification in Europe.
The Fort Oberer Kuhberg was built 1848-57.
Its use has been changed during the centuries. It was used as a prisonars of war camp, as a concentration camp (KZ) by the Nazis. Today it is used as a museum.
The fort consists of buildings with huge walls that consist of concrete, lime stone and bricks.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1848-57
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Deutscher Bund / Königreich Württemberg
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: No it wasn't
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: fine
This site is administered by ----: Förderkreis Bundesfestung Ulm e.V.
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted or by appointment only.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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