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Fred Urrutia
July 17, 2024
Hiking
The Red Fort is a surrounding tower dating from the 12th century, probably named after the color of the tiles that once covered it. This tower was part of the city's first municipal enclosure, erected under the leadership of Philip II Augustus. Listed in 1972, the Red Fort was recently restored to highlight this medieval vestige. Archaeological excavations have revealed valuable information on its defensive role in the history of Tournai.
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Katrien
October 8, 2021
Hiking
The Red Fort was built at the time when the King of France, Philip II Augustus, was in charge of Tournai. The Red Fort was supposed to help protect the …
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Willem VS
June 15, 2021
Hiking
The Red Fort ("le Fort Rouge") is actually not a fortress but a tower from the first city wall from the 11th century. The round tower itself is said to …
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