City walls of Ath, Medieval fortification in Ath, Belgium.
The defensive walls of Ath consist of eight bastions forming a strategic perimeter around the historical center of the municipality.
Military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban directed the construction of these fortifications after Louis XIV captured the city in 1667.
The walls mark the boundaries where the annual Ducasse d'Ath festival takes place, connecting the city's military past with present celebrations.
Visitors can access guided tours of the remaining wall sections through the Ath Tourist Office, which provides detailed historical documentation.
The eight-bastion design incorporates advanced 17th-century military engineering principles that made the city impenetrable from multiple angles.
Location: Ath
Architects: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
GPS coordinates: 50.63114,3.77694
Latest update: April 1, 2025 18:41
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