's-Hertogenbosch Citadel, Military fortress in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
The pentagonal fortification stands at the junction of three rivers: Aa, Dommel, and Dieze, featuring robust ramparts and strategic defensive positions.
The citadel, constructed between 1637 and 1642 after the Dutch Republic captured the city, served to control both external threats and local Catholic residents.
The structure, known locally as De Papenbril, now houses the Brabant Historical Information Centre, preserving regional archives and documents.
Visitors can access the fortress walls for views of the city center and observe the architectural elements of 17th-century Dutch military engineering.
The fortress contained cannons pointing both outward toward potential invaders and inward toward the city's population to maintain Protestant control.
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
Address: Zuid Willemsvaart 2
GPS coordinates: 51.69518,5.30354
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:58
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