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As much as we try to avoid letting others pry into our personal lives, sometimes things get out of our control – especially in “trigger locations.” Such was the case when a couple was caught having sex at a military museum in Poland. The reaction to the incident from both museum management and the public was a hilarious mix of reactions.
In this article, we’ll delve into the details of the incident and explore the raucous reaction that ensued. So buckle up and get ready to laugh.
History of Gerhardberg – yes, please read it, it is interesting… and partly about sex
“Gerhardburg (also known as East Fort) is a fortress in the Świnoujście Fortress. It is one of the best preserved nineteenth-century Prussian coastal fortresses in Europe and since 2010 it has been home to the Świnoujście Coastal Defense Museum, the largest private institution of its kind in Poland, with a collection of more than 2,000 exhibits related to the development of the Świnoujście Fortress over the past 300 years.”
About us – Fort Gerharda (fort-gerharda.pl)
The original fortress was located in a very convenient location, so it stood firm for four centuries. These optimal conditions created the conditions for the first modern fortification of the time, which was built more than a kilometer from the entrance to the strait. But it was only a wood and earth structure and was also considered a semi-permanent building.
The fortress was destroyed after the Seven Years’ War, but surprisingly, it is still the strongest and oldest preserved part of the fortification.
After the Napoleonic Wars, not much was done here in the first half of the 19th century. So the fort was not updated until 1837. Then in 1846, it was decided to transform the site into a naval fort. Remember, this original location was at the entrance to the channel, so building a naval fort made perfect sense.
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In the mid-19th century, the Fortress was upgraded again. This was considered extremely modern at the time. – Every part of the fort and battery was carefully designed to perform its designated task perfectly.
However, these individual parts are also intentionally combined to form a unified concept of defending the coast.
These works lasted from 1848 to 1859. It is one of the two main buildings of the fortress. On the one hand, it was designed to defend the entrance to the port (it was built to imitate the characteristics of Prussian fortifications of the time). On the other hand, it was obviously used to house naval ships and artillery.
Next, we come to the 1870s, when armored ships were the new defense. They changed the course of the moat, built new walls, 11 new artillery positions, and multiple new cannon emplacements. Additional defenses included new ammunition depots, powder magazines, barracks, cannon shelter fire stations, etc.
It became even more important when electricity and telegraph lines were introduced to the fortress, as World War I and allow them to participate in a new kind of warfare in a critical way.
After World War I, the fort was partially disarmed and handed over to the German Navy under the Treaty of Versailles, and played a partial role in the war until the end of World War II. It was used by the Russians.Later, when they left the fort, it was converted into a warehouse and then abandoned. In the first half of 2001, Gerhard Castle began to be reborn as a tourist attraction.
What does this have to do with couples being caught having sex?
So here’s where things get a little weird. First of all, having sex in public isn’t a shocking thing. Every adult content site has a “caught having sex porn” category dedicated to the idea. Sex toys that let you enjoy private sex in public. But all of this should be done responsibly and respectfully, with the understanding that you shouldn’t be in a place where you can’t be seen, especially by people who don’t want to see or shouldn’t see. And then there’s also the legal aspect, where having sex in public is never allowed.
So, Gerhard Castle has a lot of history and a lot of space. It also has hundreds of years of military stuff. From guns to uniforms, from cannons to maps (to be honest, some of the war stuff is mind-blowing). They also have displays to simulate certain situations in specific periods.
This military museum has become quite popular. The items inside are very valuable and some are even priceless. That is why the management decided to install CCTV cameras throughout the fort to better monitor their museum.
However, what they find is not at all what they expected. Instead of someone trying to sneak a souvenir, they find a couple making love in a dark corner. Not only that, over the course of a month, they spotted two more couples engaging in naughty behavior in dark corners of museum exhibits.
Museum’s response to hoax
On one hand, the museum’s response was as you’d expect – they put up signs saying CCTV cameras were monitoring all areas of the museum. Additionally, they reminded visitors not to have sex on social media and on signs throughout the institution. However, their wording was a little cute.
- “Our guests are honored… how can we say it… no ars amandi [the art of love] In the museum, thank you!’
- “We know the unique exhibits and unified service will give you chills, excitement and thrills,” the message reads.
- “Dear guests, please understand – most of the exhibits in our museum were ‘born’ many years ago and are subject to completely different moral standards. Conservative, even orthodox and restrained. We will not make them feel uncomfortable!”
Museum Director Piotr Pilowaczykfirmly asking people to behave themselves, but also making some lighthearted comments. Although some of the things shown in the footage shocked the entire crew.
“In less than a month, we have already recorded three couples having trysts. Visitors to the castle have different personalities, and some are very conservative. We don’t want them to be surprised by stumbling upon a couple having sex during their visit.”
Museum Director Piotr Piwowarczyk
Yes, there are many more weird people than you think.
“Within a month of the holiday, we’ve already recorded three couples having sex.” He suggests the dark area might give the illusion of intimacy. “Or maybe it’s a chakra?” he jokes. “Maybe this place releases energy in the area of the body responsible for sexual intercourse?”
Piotr Piwowarczyk is a member of the Polish media Gazeta Wyborcza
A museum spokesman kindly suggested that visitors who were too absorbed to take a walk along the nearby beach.
How has the public reacted?
Well, you can imagine some of the reviews. Some called the performances “disgusting”, but there were plenty of hilarious highlights (keep in mind, some were translated from Polish)…
- Which military museum, it brings up the meaning of raising the flag. Guess all women get excited about men in uniform. ~Garil 3073
- Love not war??? I think this museum is inspiring. ~M. Henderson (Jr.)
- Hell, that’s what elevators and clothing store dressing rooms are for. ~Moisturizing ointment
- Haha, called Ross, his friend. He had this problem in the library, too. It happens to everyone. He had a solution. ~SJECE2K
- Awesome! The social media staff should get a raise because no museum in the world has ever had a promotion like this. ~Maria Trompke
- Well, we already know what the Commander does when he’s off duty… reviewing surveillance. ~Damian Grace
- Rent by the hour – you’ll earn more than buying a ticket… ~Konrad Makarevich
- This review of the museum is very pleasant, enjoyable, full of understanding of the excitement of a couple in love, but also full of concern for the goodness of the exhibits. All without anger, but with humor and a hint of skepticism. Hats off to Fort Gerhard. Humans are not strangers to you. ~Thomas Hoffman
Caught in the Gerhardburg Public Place – Final Thoughts
It’s nice to see management firmly understand the situation – so I personally give them a “cheers!” But anyone getting excited also needs to remember that this is a public venue, and in Poland, this will lead to Public indecency. Those caught may face detention, non-custodial sentences or a PLN 1,500 (EUR 314) fine.
Oh, and sex on the beach can also get you charged with “committing an indecent act in public” – so forget that suggestion. One writer pitched the idea of having a private room so couples could blow off some steam, haha.
Don’t forget, some people have a real fetish for clothing – military uniforms included. Before you judge, anyone who’s seen handsome men in police uniforms or lusted after cheerleader outfits will feel stung… I’m looking at you *wink. We can’t ignore Mechanic/Mechanicrefers to the attraction to machinery such as cars, planes, tanks, etc.
Therefore, it can be inferred that at least a few shells will fly from within these walls.
What do you think about a group of people being caught having sex at a military museum? Share in the comments!