Fort No 8 - Korol Fridrih I, Kaliningrad

Name: Fort No 8 - Korol Fridrih I
Address: Kaliningrad, Russia

#43 among attractions in Kaliningrad

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Fort No. 8 King Friedrich I is one of the forts that made up the ring of defense of Königsberg. It was named in honor of the Prussian king Friedrich I. It is located near the intersection of Bolshaya Okruzhnaya Street and Kaliningrad Highway. The fort was built in 1894.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°39'53"N, 20°25'51"E

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Fort No 8 - Korol Fridrih I – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baltika Stadium, Kaliningrad Central Park, Church of the Holy Family, Brandenburg Gate.

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