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Fort bij Uithoorn (Defence Line of Amsterdam)

Fort bij Uithoorn (Defence Line of Amsterdam)

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Fort bij Uithoorn (Defence Line of Amsterdam)

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Location: De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, Netherlands

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Klaske Schep

March 5, 2024

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Fort bij Uithoorn, also known as Fort Amstelhoek, is striking because of the two buildings with lifting turret guns that are connected to the fort via a corridor. Original elements such as wooden partitions and a telegraph room have been preserved. Built in 1911, the fort defended strategic points along the Amstel and a railway.

Today the fort is under development but open for tours and meetings by appointment.

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Ute Böker

October 11, 2023

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Military buildings are always interesting.

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June 18, 2022

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The Fort bij Uithoorn (Fort Amstelhoek) initially consisted of earthen ramparts, and in 1887 a royal decree authorized the construction of a fortress. This was expanded to include bomb-proof buildings …

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