Kazematten (fortifications)

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Kazematten are historic coastal fortifications in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, built to defend the harbor and coastline.

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Kazematten (Vlissingen) 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bunker complex
coastal fortification
builtFor defense of Dutch coast
protection against naval attacks
category Buildings and structures in Vlissingen
Coastal fortifications in Europe
Fortifications in the Netherlands
country Netherlands
currentUse historic site
tourist attraction
hasAccess coastal promenade of Vlissingen
hasFunction artillery position
coastal defense
defense of harbor
hasPart ammunition storage rooms
casemates
gun emplacements
observation posts
underground corridors
hasView Vlissingen harbor entrance NERFINISHED
Western Scheldt NERFINISHED
heritageStatus local monument
languageOfLocalSignage Dutch
locatedIn Vlissingen NERFINISHED
municipality of Vlissingen NERFINISHED
province of Zeeland NERFINISHED
southwestern Netherlands
locatedNear North Sea NERFINISHED
Vlissingen harbor NERFINISHED
locatedOn coast of the Western Scheldt
sea dike of Vlissingen
material brick
concrete
nearbyCity Middelburg NERFINISHED
nearbyLandmark Vlissingen boulevard NERFINISHED
Vlissingen sea dike NERFINISHED
nearbyWaterBody Scheldt estuary NERFINISHED
openToPublic yes
strategicImportance control of access to the Scheldt estuary
protection of port of Vlissingen
usedFor defense of Vlissingen coastline
protection of shipping routes

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Vlissingen hasLandmark Kazematten (fortifications)