Fort Crèvecoeur
Fort Crèvecoeur was built, along with Fort Orthen, to protect the northern side of Den Bosch.
Fort Crèvecoeur was built to protect, together with Fort Orthen, the northern side of the fortified city of Den Bosch. The fort has had a very eventful history. It has been in Dutch, French, Spanish, and German hands. This created dangerous situations for the local residents, who fled to the city center. All that conquering and reconquering left its mark on the fort. Today, the fort is not in the best condition. Still, it’s worth taking a look and soaking up the historic atmosphere.
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