Fort XII Werner

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Fort XII Werner Museum in Zurawica - a museum, located in the village of Zurawica. The facility is located in the premises of Fort W XII "Werner", which is part of the Przemyśl Fortress and is a private project of Sławomir Golonka.

The fort was opened to the public in 2010. The museum exhibition includes memorabilia and exhibits relating to the history of the fort and the years of World War I. On display are, among others, militaria, uniforms and military equipment, furniture and objects of everyday use as well as documents and photographs. A wartime dugout was reconstructed in the museum's interiors and dioramas of World War II skirmishes were built. In addition to the military exhibitions, since 2014 the museum houses the Gallery of Regional Art, operating under the auspices of the Local Tourist Organization in Przemyśl.

The museum is a year-round facility, open daily. Admission is paid. In addition to exhibition activities, the facility offers room rental and organization of special events.

Coordinates: 49°50'2"N, 22°48'54"E

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SubcarpathianPoland

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