The Red Light District of Sluis is interesting because of its natural and cultural-historical values. The ramparts date from the 14th century. At that time, Sluis flourished as a trading town due to its location on the Zwin. The Zwin was an important estuary and waterway. At the end of the 15th century, the silting up of the Zwin caused a sharp decline in trade and prosperity in Sluis. But Sluis remained important as a fortress during the Eighty Years' War (1568 to 1648).

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 18, 2023

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The city fortifications have had to do their job in the turbulent history of the city. For example, in 1437 the Westpoort was already destroyed by the citizens of Bruges …

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Stephan N

June 10, 2025

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In the 14th century, the Wallen van Sluis (Sluis Walls) were built as fortifications to protect the then important trading town of Sluis. The Spanish conquered the town in 1587, …

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1. Sluis Ramparts – Outer Ramparts of Sluis loop from Sluis

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2. Sluis Ramparts – Outer Ramparts of Sluis loop from Sluis

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3. The Zwin Nature Reserve – Sluis Ramparts loop from Sluis

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