The Fort can be visited
FortressLüttich (Liège)
Fortifications of Liège-Fort de la Chartreuse
The Fortress Liège-Fort de la Chartreuse is a historic structure located in the Belgian city of Liège. As part of the extensive ring of fortifications around the city, it bears witness to the region's military significance in past centuries.
History+
The first modern fortifications around Liège were constructed between 1880 and 1890 under the direction of Belgian General Henri Alexis Brialmont. These forts, including Fort de la Chartreuse, were situated approximately seven kilometers from the city center and were built using the then-novel material concrete, equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry. Despite being considered impregnable, the Liège forts quickly succumbed to German attackers at the start of World War I, who destroyed them with heavy artillery like the "Dicke Bertha." After the war, eight of the forts, oriented to the south, east, and north, were rebuilt. The western installations were decommissioned. Additionally, four more fortifications were constructed to the east, at a greater distance from the city.
Location+
The Fortress Liège-Fort de la Chartreuse is located in Liège, in the Liège district of the Walloon Region of Belgium. It stands at an elevation of approximately 119 meters above sea level.
On site+
Today, visitors have the opportunity to visit Fort de la Chartreuse and explore its historic installations.
Nearby+
- Citadel of Liège (fortress), approx. 2.5 km away
- Fortress Liège-Fort de Chaudfontaine (fortress), approx. 5.5 km away
- Fortress Liège-Fort d'Embourg (fortress), approx. 5.8 km away
- Fortress Liège-Fort de Fléron (fortress), approx. 6.9 km away
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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chartreuse_Paart.jpg
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