Kerch Fortress
This fortress was built during the '70s of the 19th century by the Russians. It was scene of heavy fighting from November 1941 to 20 May 1942 and afterwards used as army headquarters of the German forces on Crimea.
The fort today:
It is possible to take a guided tour through the fortress.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Nearby
Museum
Point of interest
Monument
- Partisan Memorial Starokarantynski Quarry - Kerch
- Memorial Heroes of the Soviet Union Kerch - Kerch
- Victory Memorial Kerch - Kerch
Cemetery
- Mass Grave Soviet Marines Kerch - Kerch
- Mass Grave Soviet Soldiers Mithridat Mountain - Kerch
- Mass Grave Soviet Soldiers & Civilian Casualties - Kerch
Fortification
- German Fortifications Mithridat Mount (Kerch) - Kerch
- German Observarion Bunker (Battery 29) - Kerch
Ship wreck
Crash site
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