1st Coastal Lunette, Daugavpils Fortress

In order to prevent the enemy from
approaching the main rampart of
the fortress, its walls were detached
from the external fortifications with
the help of a moat. In case of an
attack the moat could be flooded
with water. In the moat, six reduits
(inner fortification, shelter) were
built fortified with earth ravelins
(triangle-shaped constructions), but
bastions were covered by contregardes
that were reinforced by
artillery caponiers.
In addition three redoubts (closed
fortifications) were built in the
fortress esplanade some way from
the moat; two of them have been
preserved till modern days.
To view the external fortification
part, use the thematic route
“Defender’s Track” (on the main
rampart) or “Scout’s Track” (through
the moat) – follow the indications
on the map that can be obtained
at the Daugavpils Fortress Culture
and Information Centre (Nikolaja
Street 5).
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