The fort was built in the 1850s and originally served as an artillery observation point of the Świnoujście fortress. From the outside, it resembles Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, to which its name alludes. Currently, it houses a museum exhibition and cultural events are held here.
Fort Engels was built in 1854-1858 under the rule of Prussian King Frederick William IV as an artillery and observation point of the Swinoujscie fortress. At that time the first floor was occupied by infantry with small arms, two upper floors served light field artillery. Cannons and ammunition were transported up on ropes through oval holes in the ceilings. During World War II, the fort was rebuilt and equipped with all available technologies (electricity, central heating, radio, telegraph) and served as an air observation post for the German Wehrmacht. After the war, the object was taken over by the Russians. Currently, it is being renovated and functions not only as a museum, but also serves as a cultural facility for the city of Świnoujście. Music and poetry concerts are held in the fortress, as well as performances of traditional medieval jousting. On the shooting sand you can practice archery, throwing with a slingshot or air rifle shooting. In the fort there is also an unusual Viking hall, where you can take showpieces in your hands and even try them on, as well as use them for photos. The shape of the fort (built on a regular pentagonal plan) resembles Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, hence the name.
Permanent exhibitions:
- Exhibition of navigation devices
- porcelain exhibition
- Amber jewelry exhibition
- Glass art exhibition
- Exhibitions of paintings and sculptures by various authors
