Fort benoorden Purmerend

Fort benoorden Purmerend forms part of a 135-kilometer defensive ring surrounding Amsterdam, featuring concrete fortifications and water control mechanisms.

The fortress was constructed between 1880 and 1914 as part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam to protect the capital from potential invasions through strategic flooding.

The fort exemplifies Dutch engineering expertise in combining military defense structures with advanced water management systems characteristic of the Netherlands.

Visitors can explore the fortification grounds, learning about military architecture while observing the integration of defense structures with the surrounding landscape.

The fort's design allowed for controlled flooding of the surrounding area to a precise depth of 30 centimeters, making the terrain impossible for enemy forces.

Location: Beemster

Part of: Defence Line of Amsterdam

GPS coordinates: 52.53590,4.95745

Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:14