Breendonk Memorial, Military history museum in Willebroek, Belgium.
The Breendonk Memorial contains preserved rooms, including the kitchen, SS office, detention areas, and execution grounds within the stone fortress walls.
Originally built in 1906 as part of Antwerp's defense system, this fortress became a German detention facility for political prisoners from September 1940.
The memorial presents photographs, documents, and personal items that belonged to prisoners, offering direct evidence of the wartime experiences in Belgium.
Visitors can access audio guides in multiple languages while exploring the memorial from Monday through Sunday between 09:30 and 17:30 throughout the year.
The fortress maintains original prisoner quarters, guard stations, and work areas, allowing visitors to walk through spaces exactly as they existed in 1940.
Location: Willebroek
Inception: August 19, 1947
Address: 57 57 Brandstraat 57B, 2830 Willebroek 2830 Willebroek 2830 Willebroek
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 09:30-17:30; January 01,December 24,25 off
Phone: +3238607525
Website: https://fortbreendonk.be
GPS coordinates: 51.05630,4.34124
Latest update: May 31, 2025 03:06
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