Apart from an inspection visit by Napoleon in 1813, the fortress does not appear to have played an active part in the Napoleonic Wars. However its very presence overlooking the river Elbe so near to Dresden made it important enough to have a regular garrison. I was not surprised to hear that there has never been an attempt to capture it by force!
We were dropped off here whilst our guide and the coach went off to recce the next days battlefield walk. However we were not unhappy, as Konigstein is a major tourist attraction and well worth a visit.
There is an interesting museum which includes artillery uniforms and equipment of the Napoleonic period.
But the most interesting part of our visit was exploring the ramparts with their large collection of artillery equipment.
Link to blogWe were dropped off here whilst our guide and the coach went off to recce the next days battlefield walk. However we were not unhappy, as Konigstein is a major tourist attraction and well worth a visit.
There is an interesting museum which includes artillery uniforms and equipment of the Napoleonic period.
But the most interesting part of our visit was exploring the ramparts with their large collection of artillery equipment.
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