Right next to the church of Fort Lillo, the French soldiers had a warehouse built in 1810 for no less than 50 tons of gunpowder. Quite flammable material, although the French had taken some precautions: the walls are extra strong, in the hope that in the event of an explosion, it would mainly be the roof that would go into the air and not so much the rest of Fort Lillo. At least in theory, fortunately it has never been tested in practice.

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Michel Laruelle

May 29, 2023

The old powder magazine of Fort Lillo. Nowadays even theatrical performances are given here.
Source & more info: kruitmagazijn.be

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

August 17, 2025

Experience the unique charm of the Kruitmagazijn, a historic gem in picturesque Lillo. Built in 1810 by order of Napoleon as a storage facility for 50 tons of gunpowder, this listed monument carries a rich history.

Today, the Kruitmagazijn serves as an intimate 46-seat theater where traditional theater techniques are honored. With song, music, puppetry, gazette's chantants, and a magic lantern, they bring a nostalgic atmosphere to life.

More information at havenwereld.be/eropuit-in-de-haven/cultuur-en-erfgoed/kruitmagazijn

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