Show

Oups... It would appear that Cirkwi does not have permission to use your location.

Description

Map

Ratings and reviews

See around

The stronghold and its underground passages

Credit : ©Aerialmedia

Show on mobile

Description

1555, Mariembourg, a city of Charles V, fell into French hands, opening up a way through the defences of the Empire. But what did the Emperor care! In three months, Philippeville, named after his son, was built and surrounded by ramparts.

Technical Information

Lat, Lng

50.196394.54421

Coordinates copied

Altitude

292 m

2 Rue des Religieuses

5600 Philippeville

Uncertain state

Point of Interest updated on 24/02/2015

This point of interest hasn't been updated recently, which could compromise the reliability of this information. We recommend that you inquire and take all necessary precautions. If you're the author, please verify your information.

Altimetric profile

Additional information

Tip

Underground galleries link the external watch gates to the main wall. A 500-metre walk beneath the ground gives visitors an idea of the defensive system and tells its story. This visit is preceded by a film relating the history of the region, the city and the underground passages.

More informations

Contact
Syndicat d'Initiative de Philippeville
Bâtiment "Les Halles"
Rue de la Balance, 2c
5600 Philippeville
Tel : 0032(0) 71 66 23 00
Web : www.tourismephilippeville.be