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LOCATION
WWII fortifications on the Baltic sea coast near Giruliai village.
Coordinates: 55.77768931638472, 21.073719263076782 Address: Pamario str, Kukuliškiai village, Klaipėda district
ATTRACTIONS
After joining Klaipėda region to Germany, two coastal artillery batteries were planned: one in Smiltynė, near Kopgalis – “Memel Sud”, and another – “Memel Nord” – near Giruliai, in Kukuliškės village, however, only this latter one was finished.
Nowadays, the artillery battery is made for tourist visits and unique excursions in the underground.
INFORMATION SOURCES (links)
Heritage Class: [ C ] Cultural Heritage
Subclass [WH] : Waterfronts and traditional harbor areas
WEB PAGES:
https://www.klaipedosrajonas.lt/en/sightseeing-places/the-coastal-artillery-battery-memel-nord/
http://www.krastogidas.lt/en/objects/221-coastal-artillery-battery-in-kukuliskiai-village
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUteP0guvGY
