A remarkable defensive ring made up of 46 forts and batteries as well as a multitude of dikes and sluices encircles the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. It’s the Defence Line (or ‘Stelling’) of Amsterdam. A Dutch historical monument, the Defence Line is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996. A large portion of this monument is open to the public and makes for a great day out for people young and old.

This picture is of the most northern fort of the Defence Line, near the small city of Edam.

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Make:	Panasonic
Model:	DMC-LX5
Exposure:	0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture:	f/4.5
ISO Speed:	100
Focal Length:	5.1 mm