Bredevoort Fortress

Landstraat 17, Bredevoort

One of the six bastions of the Bredevoort fortifications.

One of the six bastions of the Bredevoort fortifications.

One of the six bastions of the Bredevoort fortifications.

One of the six bastions of the Bredevoort fortifications.

One of the six bastions of the Bredevoort fortifications.

One of the six bastions of the Bredevoort fortifications.

In the 14th century, a focal point of conflict between Gelre and Münsterland

On July 12, 1646, the castle’s gunpowder tower was struck by lightning.

During the Eighty Years’ War, Bredevoort was under Spanish authority.

The fortified town of Bredevoort has a history dating back to the year 945.

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One of the two city gates of Bredevoort.

Prinsenstraat 3a, Bredevoort

One of the two city gates of Bredevoort.