St. Hedwig Bastion

The first fortifications in Nysa were built in the 16^th century according to the design by Johanes Shneider from Lindau. In the year 1643, the fortifications were rebuilt according to the rules of the Old-Dutch school. The works were supervised by the engineers: until 1654 – J. Altenberger, and in the years 1698-1772 - J. von Rottenberg. In the 18^th century, the bastion was rebuilt by the Prussians. In 1771, the stone and brick dungeons were built, partially covered by an external embankment. At the beginning of the 19^th century, the bastion was used as a place to prepare the ammunition during the siege by the Napoleon’s troops and in 1870 it was a prison for the French prisoners, later on served as the barracks. Now, after total renovation, it has become a tourist attraction and a place of cultural events.