Fort van Zwijndrecht

The pentagon-shaped fort features brick buildings surrounded by a wide moat and connects to other fortifications through a defensive embankment system.

Built between 1870 and 1880 as part of the National Redoubt of Belgium, the fort underwent modernization in 1912 to strengthen Antwerp's defenses.

The fort serves as a testament to 19th-century Belgian military architecture and represents the nation's strategic response to evolving warfare technologies.

The facility remains an active military installation under the Ministry of Defense and maintains restricted access due to ammunition storage operations.

The fort's moat contains an estimated 2,000 to 4,000 tons of wartime ammunition deposited by various armies throughout its operational history.

Location: Zwijndrecht

Part of: national redoubt of Belgium

GPS coordinates: 51.20839,4.30788

Latest update: March 21, 2025 20:34