Fort de Liers

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The Fort de Liers 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 Liers 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. Liers was never upgraded like the other forts of Liège. It is now used as a test site for aircraft engines and is not accessible to the public. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 50°41'60"N, 5°34'55"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Grand Curtius, Collegiate Church of St. Bartholomew, Opéra Royal de Wallonie, Place Saint-Lambert.

3.6 miS
Archeology and decorative arts museum
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11th-century church with red facade
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Opera, Theater, Concerts and shows
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Shopping centre, Square
Place Saint-Lambert, Liège
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Art gallery, Shopping, Forts and castles
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3.6 miSE
Harbor
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50°38'49"N • 5°34'35"E
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2.9 miSE
Area
Herstal, Liège
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Bridge
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