Defence Line of Amsterdam
Defence Line of Amsterdam, Military fortification system in North Holland, Netherlands.
The Defence Line of Amsterdam forms a 135-kilometer ring of 42 forts, dikes, and sluices encircling the Dutch capital at a distance of 15 kilometers.
The Dutch government constructed this defense network between 1897 and 1920 to protect Amsterdam by flooding the surrounding areas through an intricate water management system.
The fortification system demonstrates the engineering capabilities of Dutch society, combining military defense strategies with advanced water control mechanisms in the low-lying landscape.
Visitors can explore numerous forts that now function as museums, hotels, and restaurants, with access available through guided tours or independent cycling routes.
The defense mechanism relied on maintaining water levels exactly 40 centimeters deep, making the terrain impossible for ships to navigate and too waterlogged for infantry to cross.
Location: North Holland
Location: Utrecht
Part of: Dutch Water Defence Lines
Website: http://stelling-amsterdam.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.37444,4.89306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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Doopsgezinde vermaning
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Grote Dam 5, De Rijp
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Kerkstraat 26, De Rijp
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Grote Dam 3, De Rijp
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Kerkstraat 11, De Rijp
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Kerkstraat 28, De Rijp
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Kerkstraat 24, De Rijp
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Schuur
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Kerkstraat 12, De Rijp
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Kerkstraat 1, De Rijp
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Venbuurt 7, De Rijp
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Vlaander 8, De Rijp
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Zuideinde 3, De Rijp
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Grote Dam 4, De Rijp
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Grote Dam 7, De Rijp
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Jan Boonplein 8, De Rijp
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Jan Boonplein 2, De Rijp
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Jan Boonplein 1, De Rijp
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