Fort Weisenau — Forgotten History, Mainz, Germany

Forgotten History

Fort Weisenau

Mainz, Germany

Fort Weisenau was part of the Mainz fortress and the bulwark that protected the city of Mainz to the south adjacent to the Rhine. Remains of the fort can still be discovered today on the outskirts of the Mainz People's Park. Fort Weisenau was built between 1826 and 1831 by Austrian pioneers according to plans by engineer colonel (later general) Franz von Scholl under the direction of engineer captain Edler Nicolas von Kleindorf.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Mainz, Germany
Coordinates
49.98620, 8.29428
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q1438812

What is Fort Weisenau?

Fort Weisenau is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Drususstein, Haus zum Stein, Fish gate, Mainzer Domchor.

Where is Fort Weisenau?

Fort Weisenau is in Mainz, Germany. Coordinates: 49.98620, 8.29428.

How do I get to Fort Weisenau?

Fort Weisenau is at Mainz, Germany (49.98620, 8.29428). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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