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Alte Feste

Coordinates: 22°34′10″S 17°05′18″E / 22.569444444444°S 17.088333333333°E / -22.569444444444; 17.088333333333
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The Alte Feste in April 2006
The Alte Feste in 1891, shortly after completion

The Alte Feste (Old Fortress) is a fortress and museum in downtown Windhoek, Namibia. Set on a hill above the city, the Fort was completed in 1890 during the German colonization of Namibia and is the oldest standing building in the city. It was home to the German Schutztruppe (colonial military force) until 1915. Colonial Windhoek was developed around the Fort.[1]

Modern

The Alte Feste is home to the National Museum of Namibia.

References

  1. ^ Windhoek, Namibia - TravelButlers.com

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