Amazing Star Shaped Fort Bourtange of 1593 in Netherlands

If you are a traveler and you love to see the heritage places, Fort Bourtange is certainly an amazing place for you. It was built in 1593 in the village of Bourtange, Groningen, Netherlands; under the orders of William the Silent.

This fort is worldwide known for its unique star shape. Undoubtedly, Fort Bourtange is an example of architectural excellence. William the Silent planned this fort to built there to control the only road between the city of Groningen and Germany, so that the communications between Groningen and Germany should to break off. This road was controlled by the Spaniards during the time of the Eighty Years’ War.