Fort Beneden Lent

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Fort Beneden Lent was built in 1862 to protect the city of Nijmegen and the railway bridge over river Waal.

Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

Address

Zaligestraat 6, Nijmegen, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: 1862
Category: Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

Rating

3.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marcel Verseput (2 years ago)
Enjoy the privilege of being invited by fine people to this beautiful historic site.

Sabine Groenenboom (2 years ago)
Went to the fort today. The fort is inhabited and is no longer accessible.

Mark Buckingham (2 years ago)
This is a beautiful old fort built in 1862 and steeped in history with its primary purpose being to defend the city of Nijmegen. It is in a peaceful location with scenic views of the river Waal and a there is lovely cycle route running along the riverbank. Some of the bridges crossing the river here are simply majestic.

ncku16howard (3 years ago)
It was closed and blocked. Just can't get in.

Mike Tomale (4 years ago)
Nice historic point on the north side of the Waal. Staatsbosbeheer still needs a lot of work to make it accessible to the public.

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