The Fort on Lysa Mount

Bald Mountain, probably - one of the most mystical and mysterious areas of Kiev. This is a place shrouded in many legends. Few tourists know about the ruins of the old fort

In the 60s of the 19th century the whole Russian Empire would strengthen a vast network of fortresses, and Kiev was no exception. Fortress with fortifications built with the latest technology, the budget was 2.5 million rubles, area - 100 hectares. According to the plan this fort is a complex system of bastions, ravelins, tunnels, lunettes, embankments height of about 12 meters. However fortifications obsolete even during construction. On this basis, strengthening converted into "fortress-warehouse." Rumor has it that at one time is kept even explosive, but the locals had no idea about this.

In 1982 he received the status of Bald Mountain "natural park." Remains of the fort are now a monument of military and defense architecture. This is an amazing place to visit can be anyone.