Alte Feste, German colonial fort museum in Windhoek, Namibia
The Alte Feste building forms a square with four towers and an inner courtyard, standing as the oldest structure in Windhoek's downtown area.
In 1890, Captain Curt von François established this fort as headquarters for the German Schutztruppe, marking the beginning of colonial settlement in Windhoek.
The State Museum within Alte Feste presents collections of Namibian rock art engravings and documentation of the national independence movement.
The museum operates Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, while weekend hours run from 10 AM to 12:30 PM and 3 PM to 6 PM.
The building served multiple functions throughout its existence: military headquarters, school hostel, and national museum without experiencing any combat.
Location: Windhoek
GPS coordinates: -22.56929,17.08845
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:30
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