Fort III "Łuczyce"

Created on the basis of source materials by - Author: Tomasz Trojnar

Built between 1854-1857, has been modernized in the years 1892-1900. It was built on the plan of the bastion with the dry moat, in which two coops were placed. In the earthworks were placed crossbars and emergency shelters. The entrance to the shelter is a stone and brick gate on the right side of the shaft.

Fort VI was responsible for the defense of the south - east of the fortress. Located on a hill 256 meters above sea level near the village Łuczyce approx. 5 km. from Przemyśl – from this point one can cherish a beautiful panorama. Together with a group of forts around Siedliska this fort was the most exposed to attacks of the enemy. Its importance and role can be proved by the fact that the section of approx. 5 km between Habitat and Łuczyce was strengthened: 1 main fort of Jaksmanice, 8 and 10 auxiliary batteries. The purpose of this fort was shielding the road and the railway line leading from Przemyśl, by Hermanowice to Niżankowice and Chyrowa and protection of the river Wiar.

The fort is currently in a very good state because it did not suffer major damage when the Przemyśl fortress was blown up.

Creator of the text: Jacek Dzik

Bibliography and references:

Forester Franz - Twierdza Przemyśl, Warszawa 2000 r.
Idzikowski Tomasz - Forty Twierdzy Przemyśl, Przemyśl 2001 r.
Idzikowski Tomasz - Twierdza Przemyśl
Mini przewodnik, Przemyśl 2005 r.
Różański Jan - Forty Twierdzy Przemyśl, Przemyśl 1980 r.

The author of photos: Dariusz Strycharski