Hobe Fort, Military fort in Tamsui, Taiwan
Hobe Fort is a rectangular defensive fortification in Tamsui that covers roughly 8 hectares and features embankments, moats, gates, ammunition slopes, gun platforms, and underground tunnels. The structure displays the characteristics of a 19th-century military installation with multiple layered defense elements.
The fort was built in 1886 under Governor Liu Ming-chuan to defend Tamsui Harbor. It received British Armstrong cannons and German Krupp artillery to strengthen its defensive capability.
The entrance gate displays a Chinese inscription from Governor Liu Ming-chuan that reflects late Qing Dynasty military architecture. The fort embodies the defensive measures that were necessary to protect the harbor at that time.
The fort is accessible daily and can be easily reached using public transit by taking the Tamsui line and transferring to a bus. Access is on foot, and visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and exposed structures.
The fortification preserves its original materials and construction elements from the time of its building, including ammunition storage rooms and protective walls. These original components allow visitors to understand the actual construction methods of a late 19th-century defensive installation.
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