Fort de Marchovelette

The Fort de Marchovelette is one of nine forts built as part of the fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in . It was built between 1888 and 1892 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont.
Wikipedia
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  • Fort
  • …lies at an elevation of 196 metres (643 feet)
  • Description: Belgian military fortification

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Marchovelette Cemetery and Memorial and Our Lady of Vivier Abbey.

Cemetery
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is situated 1½ km west of Fort de Marchovelette.

Protected area
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is a protected area, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Fort de Marchovelette.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Boninne and Gelbressée.

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is a village of and a district…

Fort de Marchovelette

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Latitude
50.50646° or 50° 30′ 23″ north
Longitude
4.93709° or 4° 56′ 14″ east
Open location code
9F26GW4P+HR
Geo­Names ID
2791728
Wiki­data ID
Q3078196

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Polish—“Fort de Marchovelette” goes by many names.

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