Fort Constantin

Koblenz, Germany

Fort Constantin or Fort Grand Duke Constantine (Fort Großfürst Konstantin) is a historical fortress in Koblenz-Karthause district of Koblenz, Germany, built in 1827/1828. It was part of the Prussian fortress system of Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein. It was named after the Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich of Russia.

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Koblenz, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1827-1828
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: German Confederation (Germany)

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Gangalic Catalin (4 years ago)
Nice fort with a cool view on the city

Samer Saad (6 years ago)
Nice castle but not very very big

莊雲淵 (6 years ago)
I am a Taiwanese who is interested in German history. but I do not understand.Why is it called Fort Großfürst Konstantin? Konstantin Pavlovich is Russian.Why is the German castle named after the Russian nobility?

Margie Kowalczyk (6 years ago)
We enjoyed wine tasting w/a view of Koblenz.

Sarah Janning-Picker (7 years ago)
Nice place with a beautiful view over Koblenz. Unfortunately, it's not always accessible so please have a look on the website first. We were there for a wine festival with live music. What an appropriate spot!

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