Fort Sint-Marie — Forgotten History, Galgestraat, Belgium

Forgotten History

Fort Sint-Marie

Galgestraat, Belgium

Fort Sint-Marie is a military fortification on the left bank of the Scheldt, the purpose of which was to control and, if necessary, ban shipping traffic on the Scheldt. The modern-era fort has a predecessor that was more than four centuries older, who played a leading role in the Siege of Antwerp (1584-1585).

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Galgestraat, Belgium
Coordinates
51.25323, 4.29668
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q66085790

What is Fort Sint-Marie?

Fort Sint-Marie is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Fort Liefkenshoek, Kasteel Bosdam, Lillo, Fort Lillo.

Where is Fort Sint-Marie?

Fort Sint-Marie is in Galgestraat, Belgium. Coordinates: 51.25323, 4.29668.

How do I get to Fort Sint-Marie?

Fort Sint-Marie is at Galgestraat, Belgium (51.25323, 4.29668). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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