Fortress 4, Mortsel (Antwerp)

Belgium / Antwerpen / Mortsel / Antwerp / Fortstraat, 100
 park, recreation area / ground, culture, place with historical importance, fortification
Formerly part of the defence ring around Antwerp to protect it from the French. After WWII, it was used by the Belgian army for barracks and as a storage depot, with part of it accessible to the public. Since August 2000 owned by the city of Mortsel and used as a venue for cultural activities and open-air concerts.
An other part is in use for municipal services.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Réduit_national
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Coordinates:   51°10'22"N   4°27'38"E
This article was last modified 12 years ago