Defence Line of Amsterdam
- States
- Netherlands
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1996
- Location
- Provinces of Noord-Holland (NH), Utrecht (UT)
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 52.37444444, 4.893055556
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 759
- WH Site
- 759
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The Defence Line of Amsterdam, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Netherlands, is a historic military fortification system constructed between 1880 and 1920. Designed to protect the capital from invasion, it consists of a ring of 42 forts, intricate waterways, and floodable zones that could be inundated to deter enemies. This innovative defense strategy, known as the Dutch Water Line, showcases exceptional engineering and spatial planning, reflecting the Netherlands' military heritage and adaptation to its landscape. Today, it stands as a well-preserved testament to 19th-century military architecture and strategic ingenuity.
📍 Location Map
Points (20)
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• Bridge with the twelve holes
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• Coastal Fort near IJmuiden
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• Culvert near Offerhausweg
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• Culvert/Bridge Kromme Rijn
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• Culvert/Bridge near Minstroom
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• Dutch Water Defence Lines (overall)
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• Fort along the Pampus
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• Fort near Heemstede
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• Fort Pannerden
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• Fort Werk IV
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• Group shelter type P
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• Group shelter type P
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• Group shelter type P
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• Shelter (Tamboershut)
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• Sluice
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• Tiel Inundation Canal
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• Watchtower at the reduit of Fort Vossegat
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• Works along the IJ before Diemerdam
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• Works along the IJ before Durgerdam (Vuurtoreneiland)
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• Zilveren schaats