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Het Bolwerk: defence in the border region

Museum Het Bolwerk in IJzendijke covers the military history of the border region between Zeeland and Flanders. Fortifications form a recognisable thread through different periods.

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From castellum to bunker

The presentation links widely varying forms of defence, from a Roman castellum to Second World War bunkers. First look at what such a structure had to do before comparing details. That way the form becomes the answer to a practical question.

Defence lines on a smaller scale

The Staats-Spaanse Linies (States-Spanish Lines) receive a lot of attention. LEGO dioramas of castles, bastions and bunkers, among other things, offer a clear way of looking at structures. Keep in mind the difference between the model and the historical site it represents.

An afternoon in IJzendijke

Opening times differ between the long season from April to October and the last months of the year. There is also a last admission time. A possible visit to the Mauritskerk has its own conditions and does not automatically fit in with every museum day.

Before you go

Check the seasonal schedule, public holidays and last admission; arrange a group visit in advance.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Museum Het Bolwerk — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  2. Museum Het Bolwerk — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  3. Museum Het Bolwerk — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  4. Museum Het Bolwerk — source 4

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

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