Fort de Maizeret

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The Fort de Maizeret 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. Maizeret was upgraded in the 1930s to become part of the fortified position of Namur in an attempt to forestall or slow an attack from Germany. It saw action in 1940 during the Battle of Belgium, and was captured by German forces. The fort is now abandoned on private property. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 50°27'49"N, 4°59'13"E

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Nearby attractions include: Château de Franc-Waret, Scladina, Château du Moisnil, Fort de Marchovelette.

3.9 miN
Forts and castles
Château de Franc-Waret
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2.2 miNE
Museum, Nature, Natural attraction
Scladina
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0.5 miW
Forts and castles
Château du Moisnil, Marche-les-Dames
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3.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort de Marchovelette
94 min walk • The Fort de Marchovelette 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.
1.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Goyet Caves
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3.4 miSE
Monastery
Grandpré Abbey
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2.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort d'Andoy
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5.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort de Dave, Namur
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5.2 miE
Art museum, Museum
Musée de la céramique, Andenne
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1.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Tours
Grottes de Goyet, Gesves
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Forts and castles
Bonneville Castle
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