You might be encouraged to visit today, but Brest Fortress hasn't always been so welcoming! Find out the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.
When you've finished exploring this history-filled fortress in Brest, why not check out Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park, St Simon Orthodox Cathedral, and History of Brest Museum? They're near Brest Fortress and also a hit with travelers.