Fort Pontisse

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Built in 1888 by General Henri-Alexis Brialmont, Fort Pontisse is one of the twelve forts that made up the Fortified Position of Liège. The first Belgian concrete fortresses were intended to close off the road, river and railway junctions that Liège represented in the event of a conflict with Prussia.

Fort Pontisse, called the "devil's fortress" by the Prussian army during the Battle of Liège, resisted until 13 August 1914 (the position fell on 15 August). The first shots in the history of the Krupp The 42 cm kurze Marinekanone (M-unit), better known by the nickname "Dicke Bertha″", were fired at Fort Pontisse, built 10 metres below ground.

At the end of the 1930s, in anticipation of World War II, the fort was rearmed and built 22 meters underground, under the first fort. The visit therefore includes two different forts.

During the additional visit "Secret Routes" you will also discover a rainwater tank from 1888, the air gallery and the air intake bunker on the slope. Attention, booking is compulsory via the website.

Opening day(s)

For the 2020 season, we have decided to increase our range of visits considerably: 06.+07.06. - 20.+21.06. - 01.→05.07. - 20.+21.07. - 25.+26.07. - 01.→07.08. - 12.→16.08. - 18.→22.08. - 05.+06.09. - 19.+20.09. - 03.+04.10. - 17.+18.10. Two visits a day at 10:00 and 14:00.

Optional additional visit "secret routes" only in the afternoon.

Touring languages :
- French
Visites pour groupes :
- Visites groupes
- Average length of visit (hrs 2:00
- Guided tours for groups (always available)

Fares	Min	Max

Adult rate	8.00€
Child rate	8.00€
Tarif senior	8.00€

Single price (adults, children and seniors): 8 € (full visit)

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Mob : +33 +32498164834

Email : fortdepontisse@mfconcept.be

Website "Fort Pontisse"

1 Rue de la Ceinture

4040

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