Tourist routes in Poznań: Fortress and memorials
Fort VII Colomb, Poznań / Łukasz Cynalewski / Agencja Gazeta
Fort VII Colomb
A Prussian fort, one of 18 built at the end of the 19th century during the conversion of polygonal Poznan fortress into Fort Stronghold. During World War II it was used by the Nazis as a concentration camp, Gestapo prison and a transitory camp. Its location, far away from the city with convenient communications to the centre made it a perfect place for such purposes. This is why all Poles living nearby were displaced and c the amp's staff was settled in their place.
Since 1979 it has housed the Museum of Martyrdom of the People of Great Poland. One can find there documents, photographs, accounts and prisoners' drawings. Evidence of the prisoners' fate is collected. Temporary exhibitions are organized as well.