The current guardhouse at the Landpoort was built in 1953. The original guardhouse was so badly damaged during the Second World War that it was demolished in 1951.

The original guardhouse at the Landpoort dates from 1760 and had a floor and a waiting corridor with two arches. The building housed the engineering office. The current guardhouse was rebuilt in the same style and has since been the base of the Willemstad fire brigade.

Source: visitmoerdijk.nl/nl/locaties/668736523/wachthuis-aan-de-landpoort

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September 25, 2024

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The Ravelijn and the Landpoort in Willemstad were part of the Zuidwaterlinie. This line was constructed during the 17th century. A long waterline with forts in between that were supposed to stop the enemy from the south. These defenses were in use before and during the First World War. The line was put back into use before the Second World War but played no significant role in the May days of 1940. Parts of the forts were still used by the Germans in the Second World War.

Source: tracesofwar.nl/sights/130920/Ravelijn-En-Landpoort-Willemstad.htm

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September 25, 2024

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Where outside the built-up area of Willemstad on the southeastern exit road, the Landpoortstraat turns into the Steenweg, lies in the ravelin from around 1749 a MONUMENT from 1918. It …

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