Fort de Lantin, Juprelle

Name: Fort de Lantin
Address: Rue de Villers 1, Juprelle, 4450, Belgium
Telephone: +33 04 246 55 44

#1 among attractions in Juprelle

Top attraction, Battlefield, Historical place, Museum

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The Fort de Lantin is one of twelve forts built around Liège, Belgium, in the late 19th century. The overall Fortified Position of Liège was a constituent part of the country's National Redoubt. Fort de Lantin was built between 1881 and 1884 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. The fort was heavily bombarded by German artillery in the Battle of Liège. Lantin was never upgraded like the other forts of Liège and retains its character as a Brialmont fort. It is preserved as a museum and may be visited by the public. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 50°41'41"N, 5°31'33"E

Address

Rue de Villers 1Juprelle 4450 Belgium

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+33 04 246 55 44

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Day trips

Fort de Lantin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Martin's Basilica, Prince-Bishops' Palace, Fort de Loncin, Opéra Royal de Wallonie.

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Church, Gothic architecture
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Palace
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Museum
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Opera, Theater, Concerts and shows
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1.7 miSW
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Shopping
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archéoforum, Liège
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Forts and castles
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50°38'49"N • 5°34'35"E
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Area
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