Citadel

Antwerp Citadel

citadelle d'Anvers

Belgium Antwerp

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The Citadel of Antwerp, also known as the South Castle and the Zuider Castle, was a citadel and forced castle in Antwerp, located in the present district of Het Zuid. The citadel was built between 1567 and 1572 by order of the Duke of Alva, governor of the Netherlands.

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Type: Citadel
Country: Belgium
Located in: Antwerp
Inception: 1567
Coordinates: 51.20842, 4.39274
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