Fort XV Borek is a historic armoured fort of the Przemyśl Fortress in Siedliska, in southeastern Poland. Its surviving features include an entrance gate, barracks and remains of an armoured battery.
- Location: Siedliska, Gmina Medyka, Przemyśl County, Podkarpackie Voivodeship
- Fort type: Short-distance defence armoured fort
- Road approach: From national road 28, turn left toward Fort Borek after 1.5 km on the approach toward Siedliska
- Access details: Check current visitor arrangements before travelling
Where is Fort XV Borek?
Fort XV “Borek” stands in Siedliska, within Gmina Medyka, Przemyśl County, in Poland’s Podkarpackie Voivodeship. It is one of the defensive works of the Przemyśl Fortress located in present-day Gmina Medyka.
The fort is part of a wider group of fortifications around the fortress. Other local forts include Fort XIII San Rideau near Medyka.
What is the history of Fort XV Borek?
Fort XV Borek is a short-distance defence armoured fort, built as part of the Przemyśl Fortress. Fort I Salis Soglio is another fortification associated with the area. The fortress construction plan was approved in 1877, and construction began the following year. The regional tourism site dates Borek itself to 1897–1900.
The national heritage portal describes the fort and attached artillery battery XVa as a well-preserved, maintained example of a group-fortification system and a stage in the development of the fortress ring. Gmina Medyka’s settlement-history page names the XVa Borek battery and remains of military barracks among the defensive works in Siedliska.
During the second Russian encirclement of the Przemyśl Fortress, from 9 November 1914 to 22 March 1915, Borek’s artillery supported a sortie toward Medyka on 18 March. The fortress commander later ordered surrender after its guns and fortifications had been destroyed. Fort XV Borek was entered in the register of monuments on 30 June 1971.
Visible remains include the entrance gate, barracks connected to the main shelter, casemate remains with a restored observation position, and ruins of the armoured battery. A commemorative plaque at the entrance honors Polish and American airmen who fought for independence in 1920.
How do you get to Fort XV Borek from Medyka?
By car, the regional tourism site gives an approach from national road 28 toward Siedliska: continue for 1.5 km, then turn left toward Fort Borek. From Apartamenty Medyka Park, the drive takes about 14 minutes.
The tourism and municipal sources do not provide walking directions from Medyka or confirm seasonal route conditions. If you plan to walk or cycle, check the route and current access information before setting out.
What should you know before visiting?
Opening arrangements, admission, guided tours, accessibility, access restrictions and safety notices may affect your visit. Do not assume the fort is open or that every area is accessible.
Fortifications can include uneven ground and exposed remains; take care around the structures and follow any instructions posted at the site. For current visitor details, check the Przemyśl regional tourism site's official information before you go.
FAQs
Where is Fort XV Borek?
It is in Siedliska, in Gmina Medyka, Przemyśl County, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland.
What remains can you see at the fort?
Features include the entrance gate, barracks, casemate remains, a restored observation position and ruins of the armoured battery.
Is Fort XV Borek open to visitors?
Opening arrangements can affect access, so check current visitor information before travelling.
How do you approach the fort by road?
From national road 28 toward Siedliska, turn left toward Fort Borek after 1.5 km.