Fortress Map

The original form was characteristic square - like form of Vauban type of fortification built according to designs of engineers Willer and Perette from 1715. The final form of fortification complex was star like form (see map) as designed by the main designer of the Military Frontier the Swiss engineer, educated in tradition of Netherlands fortification school Nicolaus Doxat de Demoret.

Cavalier surrounded the central square of the whole fortress on three sides, giving the whole structure the appearance of single "bastion". Its expressive Baroque fortification form was completed with the building of the central fort chapel of St. Ann, and the characteristic vertical structure of bell tower with watch, located in the central axle of the fort complex.

The vast area of the fortress stood opposite to the town settlement which existed in the shadow of the fortress, separated from it and subordinated; mutual relation which decisively determined development of the urban area.

As independent military fortification and garrison within the defensive system of the Military Frontier, the fortress demonstrates inherent similarity to the Roman military camp, but adapted to the modern use of artillery of the new age.

By its enormous and monumental structure the Fortress Brod represents a monument in the Croatian cultural heritage comparable to Diokletian Palace in Split.

 

 

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