Arsenal

Welcome to the commanding, formidable grounds of the Arsenal. Located in the third district of Veen, this massive architectural complex is unlike anything else in the city. …

Let us walk along the grand approach toward the main gates. Look closely at the incredibly detailed, multi colored brickwork. …

Moving through the gates, we direct our attention to the imposing Commander's Building, the administrative heart of the nineteenth century Arsenal. This structure is positioned to oversee the entire courtyard, a panopticon of…

Let us step out into the vast expanse of the inner courtyard. This massive open space was not designed for aesthetic pleasure, it was a highly functional parade ground. …

Dominating the central axis of the Arsenal is the crown jewel of the complex, the Hay-res-guh-shikt-lik-es Moo-zay-um, the Museum of Military History. Designed by the visionary architect Theophil Hansen, this building is a…

While we are exploring the exterior, we must mentally step into the grand entrance hall of the museum, the legendary Feldherrenhalle, or Hall of the Generals. This space is a masterpiece of interior architecture. …

As we walk toward the periphery of the complex, let us observe how the Arsenal functions today. The Haps-boorg empire fell in nineteen eighteen, and the military purpose of this massive fortress vanished almost overnight. …

As we conclude our tour of the Arsenal, take one last, sweeping look at the seemingly endless red brick walls. We have explored the paranoid, post revolutionary origins of this fortress, analyzed the intimidating brilliance of…