The Fortified Position of Liège 1 was part of a vast network of fortifications intended to protect the country from enemy invasion. The orientation table leans against this former "bunker" and offers a magnificent panorama. Hand carved from one ton blue stone 1.5 meters in diameter, this orientation table is also readable for the visually impaired!

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Willem VS

November 5, 2025

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The MN18 Observation Bunker is part of the first line of defense of the Position Fortifiée de Liège (PFL), a network of bunkers built in the 1930s to defend Belgium against a German invasion. MN18 was the 18th bunker in the Margarins-Neufchâteau sector and equipped with an FM turret, recognizable by its tapered shape. During the German attack in May 1940, the bunker was destroyed by a 50 kg shaped charge placed on top of the turret, just where the periscope was located. The damage is still visible, making MN18 a tangible reminder of World War II.

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Bas Linssen

May 2, 2021

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Nice view over the country of Herve. There is a panorama table with information about what you can see.

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