Fort Blauwkapel, Military fort in Utrecht, Netherlands
Fort Blauwkapel features a rectangular layout with defensive bastions at each corner and a surrounding moat filled with water for protection.
The fort, constructed between 1818 and 1821, served as a strategic defense point in the New Dutch Waterline with a garrison of 300 soldiers during World War I.
The fort incorporates a 15th-century church within its walls and maintains its status as a Rijksmonument, representing Dutch military architectural heritage.
Visitors can access the western section of Fort Blauwkapel for recreational activities, with guided tours available through Gilde Utrecht throughout the year.
The fort was built around an existing village, making it one of few fortifications that integrated a complete settlement within its defensive perimeter.
Location: Utrecht
Part of: New Dutch Waterline
Address: Fortificatie
GPS coordinates: 52.11593,5.13843
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:22
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