Fort La Chartreuse was built around 1800 by Dutch and after the Belgian independence in 1830 it has been owned by their southern neighbors, the Belgians.
During the first and second world war did the old fort served as a prison by the German occupiers.
At the end of World War II it was a military hospital for the Americans.
Until 1980 it was used as barracks of the Belgian Army and since 1980 the fort has been completely abandoned and taken over by nature.


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beautiful and atmosphric set! really love it! grynteea · 2011-01-16: 07:50

Great! piovi · 2011-01-16: 08:28

I love these photos, all are fantastic. I'm assuming you didn't have the combination for the lock and got in another way? :) dontblink · 2011-01-16: 08:53

I love such places! Fantastic set! Wasichseh · 2011-01-16: 09:21

...love these pictures my friend...Have a great Sunday !!! borogovoi · 2011-01-16: 09:22

Nice post, but sad. For some reason, It reminds me of Jacki's posts of an abandoned mental institution. ????? · 2011-01-16: 09:51

great! honzicek · 2011-01-16: 10:16

do you like Nightwish? wow! Within temptation and Nightwish! gothic tastes.. interesting! I like it, do you like evanescences as well? (i always don't know how to write this band name grr). the pictures are amazing, i can imagine doing nude artistic over there (not me of course), because the scenery is just perfect for it! onlyricky · 2011-01-16: 10:19

it looks splendid now - very secret.it can be a place for photographers. gonia · 2011-01-16: 10:20

Absolutely stunning work! ????? · 2011-01-16: 11:03

I really like this set - the atmosphere is superb, the composition of the shots and the colouring cariad · 2011-01-16: 11:16

I love these, #2 and #5 are my favourites, and that's where they are now :) McMommy · 2011-01-16: 11:17

Awesome set! wildduck · 2011-01-16: 12:14

alé San, je hebt precies de smaak goed te pakken van die urban toestanden, Niiiiice!! Mooi setje!! Zaterdag namiddag even tijd gehad om tot in Dadipark te gaan, leuke stek, maar te druk voor mij, zeker tien fotografen tegengekomen, en dan nog niet gesproken van gewone wandelaars. Ik heb toch liever die spanning van mag ik hier wel of hier niet zijn ;-) Hoe dan ook, kheb toch een paar leuke foto's van daar ;-) eternity65 · 2011-01-16: 12:33

Wonderful serie! Interesting composition and marvellous lighting! Thanks for sharing! davidcardona · 2011-01-16: 12:49

Wow... You always find such interesting (and abandoned) buildings... I like it! ????? · 2011-01-16: 14:57

fantastic shots!! tomie · 2011-01-16: 17:24

great set. I love the contrast of new and old in #1 and comp in #2 and 5 slowpete · 2011-01-17: 01:20

Wonderful and very interesting set! Looks like everywhere you turn so much to shoot....love the light on floor and walls in #4.... lookagain · 2011-01-17: 17:48

Very intriguing buildings and captures..so nicely done Sandra!! :) Nukee · 2011-01-18: 00:34

what a wonderful set and a great place to explore! ????? · 2011-01-18: 10:59

I've just had a favoriting frenzie. These are all so good. Make a nice book I think... caroleagle · 2011-01-18: 13:02

I'm GREEN with envy! These are great and looks like fun... and how did you get in?? :-) DancingDolphin · 2011-01-18: 15:23

impressive miltonjacob · 2011-01-19: 09:56

Really fantastic shots! :) Kozuka · 2011-01-22: 00:34

nice pics of that place Hollydead · 2011-02-25: 15:25

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