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Fort De Roovere is an earthen fort, constructed as part of the Dutch Water Line, a series of water-based defences conceived by Maurice of Nassau in 1628 during the Eighty Years War where it defended against Spanish attackers. It is located near Halsteren.The fort is open from the ‘back’, and the ‘front’ consists of two bastions. Until the renovation in 2010 the fort's moat was dry and the surrounding area and banks were overgrown with trees.Address : 4661 Halsteren, Netherlands
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Moses BridgeThe West Brabant Water Line is a defence-line consisting of a series of fortresses and cities with inundation areas in the south-west of the Netherlands. It dates from the 17th century but fell into disrepair in the 19th century.The bridge lies like a trench in the fortress and the moat, shaped to blend in with the outlines of the landscape. The bridge can’t be seen from a distance because the ground and the water come all the way up to its edge.
Het MarkiezenhofThe Markiezenhof is a late Gothic city palace in the city of Bergen op Zoom , in the Dutch province of North Brabant . It was the residence of the lords and later the marquises of Bergen op Zoom. Exhibitions and events take place in the building. It houses a museum, where you can get acquainted with the way of life of the marquis . There are four period rooms , including the Henriëtte room and the Theodoor room with portraits of former marquises.
KrabbenkreekThe Krabbenkreek is a body of water between the former islands of Tholen and Sint Philipsland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It flows into the Mastgat in the west and on the east it ended in the former Eendracht, the present -day Scheldt-Rhine Canal. The Krabbenkreekdam was constructed in 1972 for shipping on this canal.
Natuurgebied de PluimpotPluimpot is the name of a nature reserve in the Zeeland municipality of Tholen. The area was created after the last part of the Pluimpot was dammed in 1957 as part of the Delta Works . It is located south of Sint Maartensdijk . The area measures 27 ha and is managed by Staatsbosbeheer. It is a foraging and breeding area for birds such as oystercatcher , avocet and common tern.
PhilipsdamThe Philipsdam is part of the Delta Works . With the construction of the Philipsdam, the Krammer and Volkerak waters were immediately closed off from the Oosterschelde . The Philipsdam runs from the Grevelingendam to Sint Philipsland - after which the dam is named - and is signposted as N257.
Marstrand RondvaartenMarstrand is a coastal town in Bohuslän in western Sweden . The place has city rights since 1200. The city is located in the municipality of Kungälv and has 1432 inhabitants and an area of 88 hectares. In summer Marstrand is a popular place for sailing. The sailing competitions of the Swedish match cup are held in Marstrand.
Discover More Attractions in North Brabant, Home of Fort De Roovere
North BrabantNorth Brabant is a province in the south of the Netherlands. North Brabant is a haven for nature lovers. Its picturesque landscape features small historic villages, windmills and stunning castles such as Heeze, Heezwijk and Gemmert. For a change of scenery, travelers can visit Eindhoven. This industrial city features a number of art galleries and museums, such as Van Abbemuseum.
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