Fort No2a Barnekov, Kaliningrad

Name: Fort No2a Barnekov
Address: Kaliningrad, Russia

#51 among attractions in Kaliningrad

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Fort No. 2a Barnekow is one of Königsberg's smaller forts, named after Albert von Barnekow, a Prussian general who participated in the war with France. A distinctive feature of the fort is the color of the bricks used in the decoration. It is the only fort not finished in red brick.

On the concrete pads around the moat were barrack-type army warehouses.

Until 1996, Fort 2a was an artillery ammunition depot.

The fort is free for inspection.

Coordinates: 54°45'19"N, 20°34'18"E

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Kaliningrad Russia

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Fort No2a Barnekov – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kaliningrad Amber Museum, King's Gate, Lower Pond, Upper Pond.

3 miSW
Amber museum in 19th-century fort
Kaliningrad Amber Museum, Kaliningrad
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3.2 miSW
19th-century gate, now with exhibits
King's Gate, Kaliningrad
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3.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lower Pond, Kaliningrad
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2.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Upper Pond, Kaliningrad
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Square
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3.6 miSW
Nature, history and culture of the region
Kaliningrad Regional Museum of History and Arts, Kaliningrad
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3 miSW
City gate, Historical place
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3.4 miS
City gate, Historical place, Art gallery
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2.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
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3.6 miSW
Church
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1.1 miNW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Fort No 3 Korol Fridrih-Vilgelm I, Kaliningrad
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How to get to Fort No2a Barnekov by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort No2a Barnekov:

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ОАО Калининградстройтранс • Lines: 94 (15 min walk)
Пос. Васильково 2 • Lines: 103, 104, 127, 135, 14, 145, 146, 146K, 149, 152, 159, 24, 245К, 345 (25 min walk)