Fortification of Antwerp | Jan Huybrechs

Fortification of Antwerp

My exploration of Antwerp's mid-19th century brick Brialmont forts, the late-19th century concrete forts and various other remaining military strongholds.

Living quarters at the Fort of Oelegem

Living quarters at the Fort of Oelegem

Exterior of the living quarters at the Fort of Oelegem

Exterior of the living quarters at the Fort of Oelegem

Overgrown entrance to the main front building of Fort V

Overgrown entrance to the main front building of Fort V

Escarp galleries with shooting holes for additional moat defense at Fort III

Escarpe galleries with shooting holes for additional moat defense at Fort III

A flooded "dry" moat at Fort VI

A flooded "dry" moat at Fort VI

Lower gallery of the Reduit at Fort VI

Lower gallery of the Reduit at Fort VI

Inside view of the coutrescarpe of Fort VI

Inside view of the coutrescarpe of Fort VI

Leftover bathroom facilities at Fort V

Leftover bathroom facilities at Fort V

Shadow and light at Fort III

Shadow and light at Fort III

Narrow passage underneath battle platform at Fort V

Narrow passage underneath battle platform at Fort V

View of the battle platform overlooking the inner courtyard at Fort V

View of the battle platform overlooking the inner courtyard at Fort V

Hallway for storing cannons and artillery at Fort V

Hallway for storing cannons and artillery at Fort V

Light passing down from the battle platform at Fort VI

Light passing down from the battle platform at Fort VI

Partially destroyed living quarters of Fort III

Partially destroyed living quarters of Fort III

Delapitated living quarters at Fort V

Delapitated living quarters at Fort V

Preserved original power distribution room at an undisclosed location

Preserved original power distribution room at an undisclosed location

Officer's quarters with intact fireplace at Fort VII

Officer's quarters with intact fireplace at Fort VII

Stairs leading from entrance tunnel to the roof of the contrescarpe

Stairs leading from entrance tunnel to the roof of the contrescarpe

Fireplace and remnants of decorations at Fort V

Fireplace and remnants of decorations at Fort V

What is left of the demolished Schans of Schilde

What is left of the demolished Schans of Schilde