Fort Burgunon
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Fort Burgunon is one of the many forts built in Pula, in the second half of the XIX century to protect the fleet and the city from attacks by sea. Fort - a fortress built in the inner ring of fortifications. Builders are hoping that the ring with a radius of 2.5 kilometers will protect the most vulnerable part of Pula.

Initially the fort was named Antoine Baumberga background, the Austrian Admiral, Commander of the Navy. The appearance of the fort was designed by Archduke Maximilian in 1820. He, in turn, was inspired by the famous tower of Mortella. The basic structure of the fort also has a ring shape. The corridors of the fort is quite narrow and lined with white stone.

Circles fortress have the same shape and size. The old fortifications built between 1851 and 1855. much smaller and weaker than the ones that were built ten years later.

Before the bridge over a small canal to the fort, equipped with two guns. Also survived holes made in the walls of the fort to fire at the enemy.

The ceiling of the fort was held on the massive oak beams and roof served as platforms for artillery. Entrance to the fort is protected by a moat. The structure is surrounded by green trees and bushes, and the walls of the fort overlooking the city and the sea.

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