Saxon Switzerland
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
Königstein

Georgenbastion

Georgenbastion is a historic building in , , . Georgenbastion is situated nearby to the historic building , as well as near the museum .
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  • Type: Historic building
  • Description: gun emplacement with 5 guns to protect the entrance to Königstein Fortress
  • Also known as: “Georgenbatterie”
  • Roof shape: dome

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Königstein Fortress and Gatehouse.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
, the " ", is a hilltop fortress near , in , , above the town of on the left bank of the River Elbe.

Historic building
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is a historic building.

Historic building
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is a historic building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Thürmsdorf and Pfaffendorf.

Village
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is a village.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Georgenbastion.

Georgenbastion

Latitude
50.9206° or 50° 55′ 14″ north
Longitude
14.05635° or 14° 3′ 23″ east
Height
14 metres (46 feet)
Open location code
9F2PW3C4+6G
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1300901092
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­building
Open­Street­Map attribute
roof-shape=­dome
Wiki­data ID
Q127420524
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In Other Languages

“Georgenbastion” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Georgenburg and Ausstellung.

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