Provincial Domain of Raversyde, Nature area and provincial domain at Raversijde, Belgium.
The Provincial Domain of Raversyde is a nature area along Belgium's coast featuring dunes, meadows, and walking paths. The site contains over 60 German coastal fortifications, bunkers, and artillery positions from World War I and World War II Atlantic Wall defenses.
The site was developed as a coastal defense position during both World Wars, especially when the Atlantic Wall was constructed. After 1945, many of these military structures remained as reminders of that period.
Four reconstructed medieval fishermen's houses display the work and daily life of a 15th-century fishing community at Walraversijde. They show how residents built boats, prepared nets, and organized their homes around the sea.
The domain is reachable by public transportation from Ostend, and parking is available on-site. The Walrave cafeteria offers refreshments and is a good stop during longer visits.
A VOC rescue center on the domain cares for injured birds and wild animals. Specialists there rehabilitate these creatures and release them back to the wild once they have recovered.
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