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Festung Königsberg - Eisenbahn Tor

This city gate was part of Königsberg fortress and became one of the German strongpoints on the second defence line during the battle of Königsberg. The battle damage on the gate and forward keeps are still clearly visible.

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Source

  • Text: Kaj Metz
  • Photos: Cees van Esch

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