Fort of Merksem
The Fort of Merksem was a 32-hectare military fortification in Merksem, Belgium. It was built in the year 1876 as part of the defensive ring around the city of Antwerp.
- Fort
- …lies at an elevation of 7 metres (23 feet)
- …is operated by Stad Antwerpen
- …dates from 1876
- Description: fort in Merksem
- Also known as“Fort de Merxem”“Fort van Merksem”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sint-Jozefkerk and Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Zeven Smartenkerk.
Sint-Jozefkerk
Church
Sint-Jozefkerk is a church, which is situated 1 km south of Fort of Merksem.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Zeven Smartenkerk
Church
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Zeven Smartenkerk is a church, which is situated 1¼ km southwest of Fort of Merksem.
Hof van Roosendael
Castle
Hof van Roosendael is a castle, which is situated 1½ km southwest of Fort of Merksem.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Deuzeld and Merksem.
Luchtbal
Quarter
Luchtbal is a quarter, which is situated 3 km southwest of Fort of Merksem.
Fort of Merksem
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Latitude
51.26362° or 51° 15′ 49″ north
Longitude
4.45777° or 4° 27′ 28″ east
Open location code
9F367F75+C4
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In Other Languages
“Fort of Merksem” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Fort van Merksem”
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