Fort Lillo, Antwerp

Name: Fort Lillo
Address: Antwerp, Belgium

#45 among attractions in Antwerp

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Facts and practical information

Fort Lillo is a former military fort built as part of the Antwerp Defence Line on the right bank of the Schelde, and completely surrounded by the industrial port of Antwerp. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°18'17"N, 4°17'24"E

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Berendrecht-Zandvliet-LilloAntwerp Belgium

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Fort Lillo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sint-Pauluskerk, Museum aan de Stroom, Kinepolis Antwerpen, Fort of Stabroek.

7.4 miSE
Church, Peter Paul Rubens, Baroque architecture
Sint-Pauluskerk, Antwerp
188 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, stands the majestic Sint-Pauluskerk, a church that epitomizes the artistic and architectural heritage of this vibrant city. This baroque church, dating back to the early 17th century, is a testament to the rich history...
7.3 miSE
Modern museum exploring city's heritage
Museum aan de Stroom, Antwerp
186 min walk • Rising above the skyline of Antwerp, the Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) is a towering testament to the city's rich history and cultural tapestry. This modern museum, nestled in the old docklands of the port city, stands as a beacon of knowledge and an architectural marvel...
6.8 miSE
51°14'41"N • 4°24'52"E
Kinepolis Antwerpen, Antwerp
174 min walk • Nightlife, Cinema, Entertainment
3.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort of Stabroek
96 min walk • The Fort of Stabroek dates from 1902. It is one of a ring of forts surrounding Antwerp, built after the city had been identified as Belgium's National redoubt to which the army and government could retreat and await allied intervention in the event of military attack from abroad.
7 miSE
51°13'60"N • 4°24'13"E
Red Star Line Museum, Antwerp
178 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
2.4 miS
Museum
Organ collection Ghysels, Antwerp
61 min walk • The Organ collection Ghysels is a museum collection of mechanical dance and fairground organs. Since 2010 it is exhibited at the Kijk- en Luisterdepot in Kallo in Beveren, Belgium. It was brought together by Jef Ghysels from Schaerbeek. Great part of the organs operated before the First World War.
0.7 miS
51°17'40"N • 4°17'7"E
Fort Liefkenshoek, Beveren
19 min walk • Architecture, Battlefield, Historical place
3.1 miSE
Harbor
Port of Antwerp, Antwerp
80 min walk • The Port of Antwerp is the port of the City of Antwerp. It is located in Flanders, mainly in the province of Antwerp but also partially in the province of East Flanders. It is a seaport in the heart of Europe accessible to capesize ships. It is Europe’s second-largest seaport, after Rotterdam.
7.3 miSE
51°13'26"N • 4°23'53"E
Scheepvaartmuseum, Antwerp
186 min walk • Museum
~190 ftS
51°18'15"N • 4°17'23"E
Poldermuseum
1 min walk • Museum, History museum
5.3 miNE
51°21'13"N • 4°23'10"E
Kasteel Ravenhof, Stabroek
137 min walk • Forest, Park, Forts and castles

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Lillo?

Nearby attractions include Liefkenshoektunnel, Antwerp (18 min walk), Fort Liefkenshoek, Beveren (19 min walk).

How to get to Fort Lillo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Lillo:

Ferry

Lillo • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (6 min walk)
Liefkenshoek • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (15 min walk)

Bus

I-Bus Hub (19 min walk)
Fietsbushalte Scheldelaan • Lines: Fietsbus (20 min walk)