Fort Crèvecoeur, Military fort in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Fort Crèvecoeur stands at the junction of the Dieze and Meuse rivers, featuring defensive walls, casemates, and a powder house within its fortified perimeter.
Built in 1587 by the States forces during the Eighty Years' War, the fort changed hands multiple times between Dutch, French, Spanish, and German military forces.
The fort's name, meaning 'heartbreak' in French, originated from the Spanish soldiers' grief after losing their commander Hautepenne in a nearby battle.
While the fort's interior remains restricted due to its current function as a military training ground, visitors can observe its exterior structures and surrounding landscape.
The strategic location of Fort Crèvecoeur allowed military forces to control shipping routes and supply lines to 's-Hertogenbosch during historical sieges.
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
GPS coordinates: 51.73491,5.26474
Latest update: March 16, 2025 03:46
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