Redoubt IS-VII-4

Infantry redoubt IS-VII-4 is an earth defensive work of the former Kraków Fortress in Swoszowice, on the south side of Kuryłowicza Street, south of Fort 51 Rajsko. It was built in 1887-1888 and rebuilt in 1914.

Construction and role in the fortress

The redoubt has a semi-oval outline surrounded by a dry moat and a classic cross-section. Together with redoubt IS-VII-3 it covered Fort 51 Rajsko from the south, along with battery FB 51a on the neighbouring ridge, pushed slightly forward of the fort.

Today

According to Wikipedia, the structure has survived to this day. Only the gorge section was damaged, when the road was widened. The neighbouring battery FB 51a, whose ramparts were formerly fairly well preserved, was levelled.

Practical information

• Place: Kraków, Swoszowice, south side of Kuryłowicza Street.
• The sources do not give the rules of access to the site or the owner, so before a trip it is worth finding this out from the city office or from local fortress enthusiasts.