The Fort can be visited
FortressLüttich (Liège)
Fortifications of Liège-Fort Barchon
The Fortress Liège-Fort Barchon, part of Liège's inner ring of fortifications, played a strategic role in the city's defense.
History+
Fort Barchon was one of twelve forts forming Liège's inner defensive ring. Its purpose was to deny an enemy advancing upstream along the Meuse access to the city. In the first days of World War I, the fortress was besieged by German troops and captured after a costly assault, even before heavy siege artillery was deployed. Before World War II, the fort underwent reinforcement. A notable addition was a 20-meter-high tower, designed to draw fresh air from a high altitude to prevent the ingress of chemical agents. This tower is connected to the main complex by a subterranean passage and stands several hundred meters away.
On site+
The fort is preserved and can be visited. It is currently being converted into a museum.
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