Fort Voordorp, Military fort in De Bilt, Netherlands.
Fort Voordorp features a brick barracks surrounded by a wet moat, with spaces for living quarters, kitchen facilities, and military operations areas.
The fort was constructed between 1867 and 1871 as part of the New Dutch Waterline defense system to protect Utrecht from advancing forces.
The fort exemplifies Dutch military engineering through its integration of water defense systems and strategic placement in the landscape.
The facility now functions as an event venue with 35,000 square meters of outdoor space and can accommodate between 30 and 2,500 visitors.
The structure contains nineteen cannon positions of 12 centimeters caliber and includes underground chambers designed to withstand aerial bombardment.
Location: De Bilt
Part of: New Dutch Waterline
GPS coordinates: 52.10889,5.15778
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:51
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