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Fort Punta Christo
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member lara.karlovic
N 44° 53.000 E 013° 47.000
33T E 403913 N 4970710
Built at the end of the 19th century for protecting the main port of the Austro-Hungarian navy.
Waymark Code: WMEBTK
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 05/04/2012
Views: 4

The Fort is located on the same-named peninsula in Pula. It was built by the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy for protecting its main port. It is classified as a coastal armored fort and it was used for protecting the south entrance of Fažana.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1862

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.

Current condition: Preserved

This site is administered by ----: City of Pula

If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.

Official or advertised web-page: Not listed

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed

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