Fort de Pontisse

The Fort de Pontisse is one of twelve forts built around , , in the late 19th century. The overall Fortified Position of Liège was a constituent part of the country's National Redoubt.
  • Fort
  • …dates from 1888
  • Description: 19th-20th century defence for Liège, Belgium

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Castle of Oupeye and Château Saroléa (Cheratte).
is a community center, which is situated 2 km northeast of Fort de Pontisse.
is a castle, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Fort de Pontisse.
is a museum, which is situated 2½ km south of Fort de Pontisse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cheratte and Herstal.
, formerly known as Heristal, or Héristal… is situated 3 km south of Fort de Pontisse.
is a village and district of the… is situated 3½ km east of Fort de Pontisse.

Fort de Pontisse

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Latitude
50.69255° or 50° 41′ 33″ north
Longitude
5.64016° or 5° 38′ 25″ east
Open location code
9F27MJVR+23
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to German—“Fort de Pontisse” goes by many names.

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