Fort van Merksem — Forgotten History, Antwerp, Belgium

Forgotten History

Fort van Merksem

Antwerp, Belgium

The Fort of Merksem (Dutch: Fort van Merksem, French: Fort de Merksem) was a 32-hectare (0. 32 km2) military fortification in Merksem, Belgium. It was built in the year 1876 as part of the defensive ring around the city of Antwerp.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Antwerp, Belgium
Coordinates
51.26333, 4.45750
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q5120930

What is Fort van Merksem?

Fort van Merksem is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Hof van Roosendael, Kasteel Calixberg, Kapel van de Horst, Bouckenborgh Castle.

Where is Fort van Merksem?

Fort van Merksem is in Antwerp, Belgium. Coordinates: 51.26333, 4.45750.

How do I get to Fort van Merksem?

Fort van Merksem is at Antwerp, Belgium (51.26333, 4.45750). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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