Many historical monuments in Croatia that have been neglected or destroyed over a period of time are now regaining their original appearance thanks to concerns about Croatia's cultural heritage. One of the biggest current projects is the restoration of the fortress in Slavonski Brod. The fortress was originally built in the 18th century and was the largest European Baroque fortress on the frontier between Christian Western Europe and the Ottoman Empire. With barracks for 4000 soldiers, spacious storage for explosives and weapons, earthen dams and water moats (after Dutch models), it was, in its time, completely invincible. Until recently, the fortress was left to deteriorate. At present, it is being renovated to its original form, though with new purposes according to the new needs for the city: a shopping mall, a home to numerous public institutions (including a high school and a hotel), a Museum of Fortresses in Slavonia and a Gallery of Croatian sculpture. The drawing shows the intended look of the fortress after the restoration has been completed.