"Lillo, the last bastion of the Dutch in Belgium" Lillo by irisbe

Lillo Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 38 photos

The Dutch Fort at Lillo

At the border of the river Schelde, North to the city of Antwerp,
Despite the fact Belgium became independent in 1830 we still had two places where we had immense problems of getting our previous occupiers, the Dutch, out of here.

One was at the Southern fort, and there we had help of the French bombing them out with huge canon balls `-)
but then there remained this indefeatable fort at Lillo in the North.

By keeping this fort, the Dutch prevented free entrance over the river Schelde an thus blocking off the Antwerp harbour.

This meant a tremendous economic loss, not only for the city but for the whole of Belgium!

It was until a special treaty in 1839 that the Dutch left, in exchange for some parts of Belgian territories in Zeeuws Vlaanderen and the Limburg.

Last visit to Lillo: Jul 2002
Intro Updated Sep 11, 2006
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Reviews (10)

We got sheep! `-) Pré-salé Local Customs (1)

Recently they started to keep sheep here again. On the picture you can see them gathering together high and dry to catch... more travel advice

We got oil! Off The Beaten Path (1)

When walking in the nature resort nearby (with a guide), my colleague asked me if I wanted to take a picture of her in... more travel advice

the water... the boats Favorites (8)

Lillo has also its marina. But when the tide is low (there is quite a tide on this river!) then the boats will be left... more travel advice

the dikes Favorites (8)

As about all fortified cities or forts, the territory was surounded by water and dikes. During the last 9 years, when... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Nov 20, 2002

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Comments (9)

matcrazy1 Oct 19, 2006 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

Hey Dannie, it's a lovely little town. Thanks for sharing very interesting and enjoyable info on Dutch occupants and oil you discovered :-)
husain May 29, 2006 at 8:25 AM Report Abuse

Hey Dannie- good to hear from you! Lillo looks like a fascinating city- lots of history. Sajids been busy with his music- preparing for a concert. Will tell him to have a look
Norali Nov 13, 2004 at 8:10 AM Report Abuse

Nope... sorry to disappoint, no extra kisses for you on Saturday.
Helga67 Feb 20, 2004 at 12:36 PM Report Abuse

De zon scheen vandaag, dus ik dacht, 'k ga nog eens langs Lillo voor wat mooie fotookes :-)
zrim May 8, 2003 at 1:53 AM Report Abuse

I always enjoy exploring the little towns and out of the way places.
jide08 Apr 15, 2003 at 7:33 AM Report Abuse

Ah, the evil Dutch... ;) Nice photos. Are you trying to convince us to go to Flemish Belgium? ;)
TinKan Jan 14, 2003 at 10:53 PM Report Abuse

Sitting outside for a drink is my idea of a great time. Nice pics and info.
ATLC Nov 26, 2002 at 1:51 PM Report Abuse

An interesting period in history where King William I and his son William II politically disagreed on the Belgian uprise.
truus_s Nov 18, 2002 at 1:49 PM Report Abuse

Hoi!!Liijkt me wel leuk om te bezoeken!!Mooie fotos!!Truus