Fort Liefkenshoek, Military fort in Kallo, Belgium
Description
Fort Liefkenshoek is a military structure on the left bank of the Scheldt River with construction phases spanning from the 1500s onward. The complex features defensive walls, ditches, and gun emplacements that guarded river traffic and controlled passage.
History
Construction began in 1584 under Spanish control, after which the site passed between Dutch, French, and Austrian forces seeking to control the river. Military use ended in the early 1800s when the location lost strategic importance.
Culture
The site reveals how local people adapted to living with floods and river shifts over centuries. Visitors can see traces of how inhabitants used the river and protected their homes.
Practical
The fort opens April through October, Wednesday to Sunday, with guided tours on Sundays from May to September. Wear sturdy shoes as the grounds are uneven and can be slippery after rain.
Did you know?
World War 2 bunkers sit among the older structures on the grounds. The location also serves as a protected habitat for bat colonies within the Natura 2000 conservation network.
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