detail of #FortX, the tenth of eleven city defense fortresses, built in the early 1800s by Prussians in Cologne
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well at Fort X
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a larger view of the fort's yard
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some of the fortification walls and a view towards the closed entry gate of the yard. the carnival society Prinzen-Garde has permanent rooms in the fort. that dark limousine is probably theirs.
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view between the outer wall (left) and the main building of #FortX. down this path just out of view is a ramp leading to the top of the outer wall where a rosarium is located. opens 1st of May
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