Fort de Barchon

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The Fort de Barchon 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 Barchon 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. Barchon was upgraded in the 1930s 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. It is preserved as a museum and may be visited by the public. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 50°40'20"N, 5°41'32"E

Location

Rue du Fort 4671Barchon 4671 WallonieBelgium

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+32 470 99 73 03

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Nearby attractions include: Grand Curtius, Collegiate Church of St. Bartholomew, Fort de Fléron, Fort de la Chartreuse.

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When is Fort de Barchon open?

Fort de Barchon is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h