De Gevangentoren

Boulevard de Ruyter 1A, 4381 KA, Vlissingen
Zeeland, Netherlands, the

The 16th century (bombproof) "Gevangentoren" (Prison Tower) was reinforced during the German occupation as part of the Atlantic Wall. It was damaged during the Battle of Vlissingen in 1944. It is now in use as restaurant.

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Text by: Kaj Metz

Photo(s): Jasper Jongepier (1), rjarmy.nl (2)

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