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Grodzisko Fort is located in the very centre of Gdansk, in the closest distance to the Main Railway Station and Central Bus Depot. Grodzisko Fort is located on the Gradowa Hill which is of more than 40 m height and dominate over the centre of Gdansk. The place was being fortified from the 17th century and - together with Bishop's Hill - formed the western front of Gdansk fortifications. In the 1807 Fort was the place of the main attack at Gdansk of Napoleon's army. Besieged by Polish and French soldiers it was finally captured. Napoleon's Army during its stay in "Free City of Gdansk" left one great brick building, Napoleon's Reduit, built in 1812. In the 1813 Grodzisko once again became a battlefield. Napoleon's Army was defeated and left Gdansk. Prussians kept control over the city for the next 100 years. In its present shape Grodzisko Fort origins from the 2nd half of the 19th century when the great building works were undertaken by Prussians. In the 1920s, after demilitarization of Gdansk, the area was redeveloped as a town park and became a popular place for relax. Without any military importance the whole area survived the time of the 2nd World War almost without any destruction. Today, Grodzisko is a very attractive place for inhabitants and tourists. The area of over 20 ha is open the whole year. It is a great place for sightseeing. Historical buildings, also underground, can be explored by tourists (only with guide). Few viewpoints at the Gdansk Bay, shipyards and Old Town are very picturesque. The post-fortification park, biggest in the city centre, is a place of living of many species of animals and plants. That is why the educational route about ecology was created. In the closest future Grodzisko will become a place of big investments and redevelopment. All buildings will be repaired and adapted to new functions. New exhibition areas will be created. New walking paths, lamps and small architecture will be built. You are invited to our fortress!