In the years 1780-1789 Emperor Joseph II had an extensive military fort and a town built here, which confirmed to the Classicist ideas of an ideal town. The large complex of the Upper and Lower fort and fortress Brodce with a perfect defence system, built of 500 million bricks, was, as a paradox, never besieged or conquered. The military town itself was built on a regular geometric ground plan and includes mainly military and administrative buildings (barracks, headquarters etc.). A modest dominant of the town is the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, built in the early 19th century. In the depth of 23m under the ground there are 60 kilometres of casemates, which are partly accessible to the public.