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First World War bunkers
he marked cross-border cycling route No. 790 crosses the territory of Latvia and Lithuania.
The First World War has left long-lasting scars not only in people’s destinies and hearts, but also in our land. Until our days, in the forests of Medumi parish in Augsdaugava district, countless bunkers, cannons and ammunition storages, trenches, and graves of soldiers who fought on both sides of the front have been preserved until our days.
On the route, it is possible to see several better-preserved bunkers, as well as the expositions of the First World War in Medumi and Turmantas (Lithuania), dedicated to the First World War.
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"Officers' Bunker" near the Egyptian Lutheran Church
The bunker was located on the second line of defense, 5-10 kilometers from the front line. This bunker was the headquarters of the 257th reserve infantry regiment, where officers lived. In order to feel better in the war landscape, the Germans spared no time in building underground towns that would at least somewhat resemble houses. Hideouts and other building complexes were built on a hill, a stove gave this formation heat and reduced humidity. Next to the porch of the building you can see two metal hooks (holders for insulators), so the building was provided with electricity.
The bunker can be viewed from the inside by contacting the First World War Museum in Medumos: +371 29431360, +371 26274123.
