This Bunker House Was Once A 19Th Century Fortification
This bunker house is a part of a local network of fortifications that date back to the mid 1800’s. Fort Vuren was a part of a Dutch waterline defense system that saw large tracts of land purposely flooded to impede foreign attacks. The result is a picturesque landscape of ponds and waterways that surround these old forts and bunkers. It has become a popular tourist destination for history-minded travelers, and a perfect spot for an escape for young campers from nearby Rotterdam and Antwerp....