Fort de Hollogne

The triangular fortress spans 200 meters at its base and 225 meters on each side, featuring a surrounding ditch 6 meters deep and 8 meters wide.

Built between 1881 and 1884 under General Henri Alexis Brialmont's plans, the fort resisted German forces for three days before surrendering on August 16, 1914.

The fort stands as a testament to late 19th-century military engineering, constructed entirely from unreinforced concrete, differentiating it from French fortifications of that period.

Located at Rue de l'Aéroport 10, the fort offers guided tours where visitors learn about military operations and examine preserved architectural elements from its construction.

The structure served as a military hospital during World War II, treating wounded American soldiers following the Battle of the Bulge in winter 1944-1945.

Location: Grâce-Hollogne

Part of: Fortified Position of Liège

Website: https://maquette-garden.forumactif.com/t24926-le-fort-de-hollogne-pfl

GPS coordinates: 50.64637,5.46597

Latest update: May 17, 2025 09:36