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(English) IU170. THE COASTAL ARTILLERY BATTERY MEMEL – NORD, KUKULIŠKIAI

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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