Fort d'Embourg

Fort d'Embourg stands as a rectangular structure encircled by a six-meter deep ditch, featuring concrete walls and strategic artillery positions overlooking the Vesdre valley.

Between 1881 and 1884, General Henri Alexis Brialmont designed this fortification as part of twelve defensive structures surrounding Liège to protect against potential invasions.

The fort houses exhibits of weapons, military uniforms, and equipment that reflect Belgian defensive strategies from the late nineteenth through mid-twentieth centuries.

Located seven kilometers southeast of Liège, the fort offers guided tours by knowledgeable experts who present detailed information about military operations and architecture.

This fortification represents the first implementation of unreinforced concrete construction in Belgian military architecture, departing from traditional masonry techniques used in that period.

Location: Chaudfontaine

Part of: Fortified Position of Liège

GPS coordinates: 50.58175,5.61802

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43