**Watch the sea roll by at this 400+ years old fort & village that’s packed with character. Bring the kids for a fun day out or travel alone to explore this place many guides won’t even mention **
Fort Lillio is one of the oldest forts around Antwerp. It dates back to 1580, but still looks awesome for its age. You also won’t see another fort like it around Antwerp. Plus, Fort Lillo is the only fort in Belgium to have a literal village inside it.
Pay a visit to the village and spend about an hour strolling around to see everything at Fort van Lillio. It’s a great spot to watch the sunset by the sea or get a bit outside the big city for a picnic or café lunch.
If you didn’t already know, Antwerp was a major port trade centre. Because of that, the fort’s been through a lot since everyone wanted control of it. Fort Lillo has made it through 400 years+ of drama, so go and check out this historic yet picturesque fort.
Getting There