CENTRE OF THE IRON MOUNTAINS
Fortress Josefov [ Fortifications, fortress or bunker ]
The fortress was built 1780 - 1789 for the Emperor Josef II. It comprises ramparts (in the form of octagonal bastions), extensive casemates (to a length of some 45km, of which 5km are open to the public), the headquarters building, a hospital, barracks, the armoury, the Church of the Ascension and houses.
CONTACT ADDRESS:
Pevnost Josefov
Husova ul. 295
551 01 Jaroměř
Czechia (CZ)tel: (+420) 491 812 731
(+420) 491 812 343
e-mail: muzeum.jaromer@worldonline.cz
LOCATION
- Street or locality: Husova, č. 295
- Cadastral territory: Josefov u Jaroměře
- Village or Town/City: Jaroměř
- District of Administration 2: Jaroměř
- District of Administration 3: Jaroměř
- Region NUTS 4: Okres Náchod
- Region NUTS 3: Královéhradecký kraj
- Region NUTS 2: Severovýchod
- Tourist region: 24 Kladské pomezí
- Destination: Východní Čechy
LAST MODIFY: uživatel č. 685 org. 2, 20.04.2005 v 12:03 hodin
