Fort van Walem, Military fortification in Mechelen, Belgium
Fort van Walem features thick brick walls, concrete reinforcements, and a surrounding moat that forms part of the Antwerp defense system.
Built between 1878 and 1883, the fort resisted German forces for five days during World War I before sustaining substantial damage.
A memorial monument designed by architect J. Diongre stands on the fort island, commemorating the soldiers who defended the fortress in 1914.
Access to the fort requires guided tours organized by Natuurpunt, with entry points located along the Antwerpsesteenweg road near Walem village.
The fort grounds serve as a protected habitat for multiple bat species, including the water bat, whiskered bat, and Brandt's bat.
Location: Mechelen
Part of: national redoubt of Belgium
GPS coordinates: 51.06103,4.46223
Latest update: June 1, 2025 22:11
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