I posted earlier in month of December about my day trip to the Fortress at Namur, Belgium in October. I had a request for more pictures of the Fortress. It was a rainy day but then when you are inside most of the time it does not matter.
I decided I would post more photographs as requested. As not many people read the blog I might as well give those that do what they want.
One of the numerous gates near the top of the citadel.
Wet day but view of the city of Namur down below the fortress.
More of the tunnels running through out the fortress. The earlier post had white walls this was where the army during WWI poured cement on the walls to keep gas out.
Built to last the thick walls of the citadel at the top of the Hill.
The Citadel is being well taken care of and plenty of money spent on the upkeep of this landmark.👍
View of another protected trench between Ravelins looking down at the city of Namur.
One of the gates near the bottom of the winding road to the top of the citadel.
The rivers running along this area has made it a strategic point since Roman times.
As a side note at around the end of the 19th Century when artillery fire was deemed to be of longer range the citadel was revamped some. A series of fortresses were set up to ring the city of Namur to better protect the city. Part of the citadel area was made into a recreational area for the city and was used by the people of the area.
The large amphitheater built near the end of the 19th century at the citadel.
A nice hotel is at the very top of the hill also built before the 20th century.
A early example of renovating military sites after they are not used anymore. It was not the best day for photographs and I admit to not taking many while going through the numerous tunnels which are excellent to visit.
morale roll 