Memorial Grand Canal du Nord
North Canal. In 1626 the Spanish started the construction of this canal. In 1800 Emperor Napoleon wanted to finish this construction, but in 1811 the work stopped.
Text on the plaque:
Because Napoleon found his Waterloo
here ends his
"Grand Canal du Nord"
This end started our beginning!
Beringe
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Source
- Text: Arjan Vrieze
- Photos: Arjan Vrieze
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