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Stephan N
June 10, 2025
Hiking
The Wallen van Sluis are interesting for their natural and cultural significance. The walls date back to the 14th century. At that time, Sluis flourished as a trading town thanks to its location on the Zwin River. The Zwin was an important inlet and waterway. At the end of the 15th century, the silting of the Zwin led to a sharp decline in trade and prosperity in Sluis. Nevertheless, Sluis remained important as a fortress during the Eighty Years' War (1568 to 1648).
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•Stephan N
June 10, 2025
Hiking
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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