A star fort, or trace italienne, is a fortification in the style that evolved during the age of gunpowder, when the cannon came to dominate the battlefield, and was first seen in the mid-15th century in Italy.
Located in Groningen, For Bourtange was built in 1593 in order to control the only road between Germany and the city. Today, the heavenly haven serves as a historical museum.
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