The Tower fortress in Weesp was built in 1861 and is part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam. This was a defense line, located 15 to 20 kilometers around the center of the Dutch city of Amsterdam. The Defense line is 135 kilometers long, contains 45 fortresses and was constructed from 1880 to 1920.
Here a map of the ring of 45 fortresses around Amsterdam.
The fortress was twice in state of defense during thr mobilisations of 1870-1871 ( the French-German War) and 1914-1918 (First World War). At full occupation, the fortress housed 232 men.
After the Second World War the fortress lost its defensive fuction and after a renovation it is since 1992 in use for Creative Groups, as painters and musicians.
Here a photo of the brave defenders of the fortress.
And an old canon. Linking to "Our World Tuesday"
Fantástica e de grande beleza esta fortaleza.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenUm abraço e boa semana.
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Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
een goed bewaarde vesting Marianne
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What a magnificent defense line Marianne, I should imagine not much got past these forts!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt looks like a very strong fortress and that map leads me to believe it was a very secure defense line.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt still looks imposing.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat is a good reuse!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenInteressant om even binnen te kijken. Leuk dat het op deze manier weer in gebruik is.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt's a very impressive fortress. I like that it is now being used by creative people.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNow it looks like you've changed the name of your blog and have a new header or am I missing something. Anyway you gave us a good look at the fortress.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI am still biebkriebels as I always have been. Only changed the header as many do frequently.
VerwijderenLooks a very strong fortification. I like how it now has a new life.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI'am glad to read the whole content of this blog and am very excited,Thank you for sharing good topic.
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