Pettelaarse Schans, 17th century fort in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
The Pettelaarse Schans displays a five-pointed star shape design surrounded by water channels connected to the city moat through Pettelaarse Vaartgraaf.
Built in 1623 following Maurice of Nassau's failed attempts to capture 's-Hertogenbosch, the fort was demolished in 1672 during the Hollandic War.
The reconstructed fort grounds host regional festivals throughout the year, including the Liberation Festival Brabant and Citymoves Festival.
Visitors can explore the fortification remains through marked walking paths, with information panels explaining the military engineering techniques of the period.
In September 1911, the Pettelaar site marked history as the first military airfield in the Netherlands, hosting exercises with six military aviators.
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
GPS coordinates: 51.67528,5.32361
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:43
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