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Edam Fort, Military fortress in Edam-Volendam, Netherlands.

The fort contains multiple sections including an officer's mess, original kitchen, soldier's quarters, powder magazine, and a World War I trench layout.

Built between 1908 and 1912, Fort Edam formed part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam, accommodating 301 soldiers during its operational period.

The fort stands as a component of the Hollandse Waterlinies UNESCO World Heritage site, representing Dutch military engineering and defense strategies.

Visitors can explore the fortress every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with admission fees of €3.50 for adults and €2.50 for children.

The structure features a system of dikes and sluices that allowed controlled flooding of surrounding lands as a defensive mechanism.

Location: Edam-Volendam

Part of: Defence Line of Amsterdam

GPS coordinates: 52.51778,5.06722

Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:20

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