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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