Redoubts at the Zwarte Dijk
These redoubts were used as shelters for soldiers guarding the lines.
Show all 4 photos
During the Siege of Breda, the city was completely cut off from the outside world by the Spanish troops. The city held out for eleven months, but had to surrender when food supplies truly ran out. Around Breda, redoubts, sconces, and forts were built to keep out the opposing States troops of Maurice. These redoubts were used as shelters for soldiers guarding the lines. On the Zwarte Dijk you can see three modern versions of the redoubts. They were designed by artist Merel van der Linden and refer to the former redoubts.
This text has been translated using AI.
This is how to reach Redoubts at the Zwarte Dijk
Zwarte Dijk
4826 Breda Plan your route naar Redoubts at the Zwarte Dijk
4826 Breda Plan your route naar Redoubts at the Zwarte Dijk
Starting point: from your location