The site was originally constructed on the foundations of the 16th-century fortress known as the Sakwowy Bastion.
In the late 19th century, Adolf Liebich funded a memorial at the site to honor his brother, Gustav, leading to the name Liebichshöhe.
The 2024 renovation project involved the reconstruction of the complex’s long-lost colonnade based on historical photographic documentation.
During the post-war period, the bastion was renamed Partisan Hill (Wzgórze Partyzantów) to commemorate soldiers.
The site served as a strategic high point during the 1807 Napoleonic siege of the city.
Bastion Sakwowy, also known as the Liebichshöhe, is a restored 19th-century fortification located on a hill within Wrocław’s Wzgórze Partyzantów. Following an extensive multi-year restoration completed in 2024, the site now features a revitalized neoclassical colonnade and functional fountain systems. The bastion functions as a public leisure space featuring terraced paths, landscaped greenery, and elevated vantage points overlooking the city center. Originally built as part of the city's 19th-century defensive ring, the structure transitioned into a pleasure garden before falling into decades of disrepair. The current infrastructure includes renovated stone staircases and integrated outdoor seating areas. Visitors can access multiple levels of the bastion, which serves as a landmark bridge between the Old Town and the Podwale promenade.
The upper terrace looking back toward the neoclassical colonnade and the city skyline.
Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear as the site involves climbing multiple levels of stone stairs.
Bring a water bottle, as the elevated sections offer limited shade during peak summer afternoons.
Visit the upper terrace before sunset to view the illumination of the restored neoclassical colonnade.
Do not attempt to climb or lean on the outer perimeter walls, as the height drops are significant and some areas are cordoned off for preservation.
