Fort aan de Drecht, Military fort in Uithoorn, Netherlands.
Fort aan de Drecht features thick concrete walls and stands on an artificial island, protecting access points formed by rivers and waterways.
Built in 1911, this fortification integrated into the Defence Line of Amsterdam, forming part of a network of 96 defensive structures around the capital.
The fort represents Dutch military engineering and water management expertise, earning recognition as part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The facility opens from Thursday to Sunday, offering dining services and event spaces with free parking available within two minutes walking distance.
The fort contains a curved armor plate made of nickel cast steel weighing 26,000 kilograms with twenty-centimeter thickness.
Location: Uithoorn
Part of: Defence Line of Amsterdam
GPS coordinates: 52.22883,4.81417
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:32
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