Fort de Cognelée, Namur

Name: Fort de Cognelée
Address: Namur, Belgium

#13 among attractions in Namur

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The Fort de Cognelée is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in Belgium. It was built between 1888 and 1892 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont. Contrasting with the French forts built in the same era by Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières, the fort was built exclusively of unreinforced concrete, a new material, rather than masonry. In 1914 the fort was heavily bombarded by German artillery in the Battle of Namur. Unlike seven of the nine Namur forts, Cognelée was never upgraded to become part of the fortified position of Namur. Instead, it became a supply and munitions depot. The fort is now abandoned on private property. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 50°31'28"N, 4°53'19"E

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Nearby attractions include: St Aubin's Cathedral, Château de Franc-Waret, Musée Félicien Rops, Belfry of Namur.

4.3 miS
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Forts and castles
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50°27'47"N • 4°51'45"E
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, Tower, Historical place
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Forts and castles
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Citadel, Forts and castles
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50°27'56"N • 4°51'55"E
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Forts and castles
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2.1 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
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Universities and schools
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Forts and castles
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