Vesting Bourtange, Netherlands [explored]

Bourtange is a star fort and village in the North East of the Netherlands, right next to the German border.

The fortifications were initially built during the Eighty Years' War (c. 1568–1648) when William I of Orange wanted to control the only road between Germany and the city of Groningen, which was controlled by the Spaniards. This road followed a sandy ridge through the marshes.

Around 1594, Bourtange became part of the fortifications on the border between the northern Dutch provinces and Germany.

In 1851 the maintenance of the fort was given up and it became a normal village.
By the 1960's decay had set in and it was decided that Bourtange would be rebuilt to its state of 1740-1750. Today it is an open air museum with just over 250 inhabitants.

One of a series of almost 1,500 photos taken on a Kite Aerial Photography scouting expedition, in preparation of sunnier days.

Update: there's a better shot now.

Taken in: Nederland / Groningen / Bourtange (show map)

Taken on: January 14, 2012

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Camera: GoPro HD2, f/2.8, 1/257 sec, 2.5mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	GoPro HD2
Aperture:	f/2.8
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/257)
Focal Length:	2.5mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No flash function
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Paint Shop Pro Photo 11,20
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