Fort aan het Schiphol, Military fortress in Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands
The stone fortress stands at the intersection of strategic waterways, featuring thick defensive walls and a central tower structure at its core.
Built in 1846 as part of Amsterdam's defense line, the fortress served as a military stronghold until 1926 before being demolished in 1934.
The fortress location marks the beginning of Schiphol Airport, transforming from a military airbase into one of Europe's major transportation hubs.
Twenty commemorative poles along the bicycle path near Ringvaart provide directions and historical information about the former fortress location.
The fortress name 'Schiphol' derives from 'ship hole,' referring to the numerous vessels that sank in the area before land reclamation.
Location: Haarlemmermeer
GPS coordinates: 52.31167,4.81444
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:52
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