Fort Nieuwersluis

Nieuwersluis, Netherlands

Fort Nieuwersluis was built between 1849-1851 and was later (1880) enlarged as part of the so-called New Dutch Water line.

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Stationsweg 10-14, Nieuwersluis, Netherlands
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Founded: 1849-1851
Category: Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

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User Reviews

Alex Van der Laan (2 years ago)
Heerlijk in het winterzonnetje een rondje om t fort gewandeld met de honden
Bart Derks (2 years ago)
Vega eettentje met heerlijk gebak en andere kleine gerechten w.o. heerlijke minestronesoep. Aanrader!
Thea Stroombergen (3 years ago)
Gezellige knusse locatie voelde mij er fijn goede bediening ik heb genoten. Vriendelijke groeten Thea Stroombergen.
Annie & Robin Ciorra (3 years ago)
Lovely cafe. Opening as a museum soon
Jack Drenthe (5 years ago)
Great venue
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