Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex

Brest Fortress, a memorial complex raised in the city of Brest that stands on the site of the original fortress, is aimed at the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. The construction of the war memorial complex "Brest Hero Fortress" was begun in the late 1960s. The complex was opened to the public on September 25, 1971.

The memorial complex is a national place of grief and pride as well as a popular tourist attraction. The site features conserved parts of the original ruins of the fortress as well as ramparts, and there are also modern art installations, including memorial structures that stand on site.

The fortress is constructed in the shape of a star, and there is a central island in the center on which the main citadel of the fortress sits, that has been naturally carved out by the surrounding Bug River.