Fort Kijkuit, Defense fort in Wijdemeren, Netherlands.
Fort Kijkuit features a square earthen redoubt with a central bomb-proof guardhouse and encompasses two hectares of defensive structures and fortifications.
Constructed between 1844 and 1847, the fort underwent modifications in 1880, including the addition of earthworks against brick walls and new artillery storage facilities.
The fort received the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage in 2016 following its transformation from a military installation to a public cultural space.
Visitors can access Fort Kijkuit from Monday through Thursday and participate in guided tours held on the first Sunday of each month from April to October.
The fort contains a concrete casemate built in 1935 with armor plating salvaged from the decommissioned naval ship Hr.Ms. Marten Harpertszoon Tromp.
Location: Wijdemeren
Part of: Defence Line of Amsterdam, New Dutch Waterline, Dutch Water Defence Lines, Dutch Water Line
GPS coordinates: 52.23528,5.05917
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:25
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