Festung Königstein gGmbH

Strike defences

Streichwehr

The building forms the remarkable ensemble of buildings at the fortress’ west side together with George’s Castle and the Gate House. Since the 16th century, it has connected the Gate House with the already existing Imperial Castle (today George’s Castle). In the cellars stood cannons for “striking”, i.e. shelling the fortress entrance. Ground floor and upper floor were residential.

Festung Königstein gGmbH
01824 Königstein

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