Fort de Bilt, Military fort from the New Dutch Waterline in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Fort de Bilt is a fortification from the New Dutch Waterline and consists of brick structures, concrete machine gun casemates, a guardhouse built in 1850, and bombproof barracks from 1875. The original unified complex was later divided by a road that runs through its middle, creating two distinct sections today.
The fort was built between 1816 and 1819 to protect the eastern approach to Utrecht along the Biltse street road. It formed part of a larger defensive network designed to guard the Netherlands against threats of that era.
A memorial on the site honors resistance fighters executed during World War II, with their names engraved on the monument. The site serves as a place where visitors can reflect on a tragic chapter of local history.
The northern section is managed by Utrecht municipality and is accessible to visitors, while the southern part is used by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee and is restricted. Plan your visit to focus on the accessible northern area with the memorial.
In 1929, a road was built directly through the fort, dividing the original site into two separate sections. This unexpected division shaped how the site looks today and requires visitors to cross an actual street to experience the complete layout.
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