Feb 8, 2012 · Mozesbrug (Moses Bridge) Invisible bridge parts the waters, invoking biblical images and preserving the ominous feel of an ancient moat. Halsteren, Netherlands

Feb 20, 2021 · Once upon a time (in the 17th century to be exact), the West Brabant Line in the Netherlands was a series of fortresses surrounded by water that was used to fill moats and keep foot soldiers from staging sneak attacks.

The Moses Bridge, Halsteren, Netherlands. The impressive bridge looks like a sunken corridor, as if the water has parted for the pedestrians. It is installed in a 17th century fort – Fort De Roovere. It was designed by RO & AD Architects, who had decided to make it that way, so it wouldn’t stand out in the historic fort complex.

The moat surrounding Matsumoto Castle A moat is a deep, broad ditch dug around a castle, fortification, building, or town, historically to provide it with a preliminary line of defence. Moats can be dry or filled with water. In some places, moats evolved into more extensive water defences, including natural or artificial lakes, dams and sluices.

The Moses Bridge, also known as Loopgraafbrug (trench bridge), is located in what was once a protective fortress called Fort de Roovere. Way back in the 17th century, a series of moats and fortresses protected this area of the Netherlands from Spanish and French invaders.

Aug 6, 2018 · Patriotic Dutch architects refuse to desecrate a historic moat. In 2010, the Dutch renovated Fort de Roovere, part of the earthworks erected to protect the Water Line when …

Aug 9, 2020 · When the water line was finally restored, an access bridge across the the moat of one of the fortresses, Fort de Roovere, was needed. This fort now has a new, recreational function and lies on...

Aug 23, 2014 · A series of moats and fortresses were built over the West Brabant Water Line region of the Netherlands during the 17th century in order to provide protection from invasion by France and Spain.

When the water line was finally restored, an access bridge across the the moat of one of the fortresses, Fort de Roovere, was needed. This fort now has a new, recreational function and lies on several routes for cycling and hiking.… The Moses Bridge designed by RO&AD Architecten from The Netherlands.

Jan 8, 2015 · When the water line was finally restored, an access bridge across the the moat of one of the fortresses, Fort de Roovere, was needed. This fort now has a new, recreational function and lies on several routes for cycling and hiking.