{"id":4913,"date":"2026-03-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forte-cultura.network\/?p=4913"},"modified":"2026-03-28T15:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T14:48:53","slug":"klodzko-pl-i-josefov-cz-twierdze-bez-granic-ii-transgraniczny-projekt-interreg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forte-cultura.network\/pl\/klodzko-pl-and-josefov-cz-fortresses-without-borders-ii-cross-border-interreg-project\/","title":{"rendered":"K\u0142odzko (PL) i Josefov (CZ): Twierdze bez granic II - transgraniczny projekt mi\u0119dzyregionalny"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Authors:<\/strong> Josefov Rescue Unit and Mr. Rudolf Havelka<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortresses Without Borders II<\/strong> is a cross-border tourism development project supported by the ERDF under the Interreg Czech Republic\u2013Poland programme (2021\u20132027)<\/strong>. The project addresses the shared challenge of increasing the tourist attractiveness of two historic fortress complexes \u2014 the Josefov Fortified Ideal City <\/em>(CZ) and the K\u0142odzko Fortress<\/em> (PL). The total project budget amounts to \u20ac2,136,158, of which \u20ac1,708,926.38 is provided by the EU. The remaining \u20ac427,231.60 is covered by national public co-financing from the project partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire project is being implemented as part of Czech\u2013Polish cooperation between the towns of Jarom\u011b\u0159 and K\u0142odzko, respectively between their cultural contributory organizations: K\u0142odzko Fortress, Bastion I and the Underground (part of the Municipal Cultural Centre), and the Jarom\u011b\u0159 Museum. This cooperation includes joint promotion, workshops, and above all a future \u201cinter-fortress\u201d game designed to motivate tourists to visit fortresses on both sides of the Czech\u2013Polish border. The cooperation has also been extended to other Czech fortress towns\u2014Terez\u00edn, Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9, and Vy\u0161ehrad\u2014within the already existing Fortpass platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE WAR YEAR 1866 COMES TO LIFE IN PUBLIC WORKSHOPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of the Fortresses Without Borders II<\/strong> project, public workshops are held during major events\u2014on the Czech side as part of O\u017eivl\u00fd Josefov<\/em> (Living Josefov), and on the Polish side during Dni Twierdzy K\u0142odzko<\/em> (K\u0142odzko Fortress Days). The main theme is the war year 1866, which historically connects both fortresses. Tensions between Prussia and Austria, escalating since 1864, culminated in war on 15 June 1866. Even before the first shot was fired, both sides were intensively preparing for conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparations in K\u0142odzko<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Prussia, alongside offensive plans, authorities also considered the possibility that Austrian forces and their allies might occupy Prussian territory or attack border areas. These preparations were clearly visible in K\u0142odzko. The existing fortifications were expanded, materials for the fortress were stockpiled (for example, 27,420 bundles of willow rods), palisades were erected, terrain was modified, embankments were built along the Nysa River, and new defensive structures and telegraph networks were constructed. Some older buildings were demolished as well. Although military operations did not directly affect K\u0142odzko, the war nevertheless brought significant complications to the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparations in Josefov<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Josefov, major modifications to the ramparts began as early as April. The number of artillery positions was increased, casemates were reinforced, and fascines and gabions were produced to protect riflemen and artillery crews. Up to three thousand civilians and soldiers worked daily on the fortifications. At the beginning of May, supplies of ammunition, gunpowder, food, and military equipment began arriving. Preparations also involved the fortress underground system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interactive Workshop Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n
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