Fort Bijlmer, Military fortification in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
Fort Bijlmer stands with a moat and earthen ramparts, featuring barracks and ammunition storage buildings designed to protect the southeastern approach to Amsterdam.
Built in 1868 as part of the Posts of Krayenhoff defense system, the fort served to guard Amsterdam against potential attacks from the Utrecht direction.
The fort grounds transformed into a residential area in the 1960s, marking the beginning of the multicultural Bijlmermeer neighborhood development.
The former fort location now sits beneath modern structures near the Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station, with remnants discovered during ING Bank building construction.
The fort structure collapsed in 1869 due to weak peat soil foundations, leading to a comprehensive investigation by the Ministry of Defense.
Location: Amsterdam
GPS coordinates: 52.31420,4.94700
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:15
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