• The Alte Feste (English: Old Fortress) is a fortress and museum in downtown Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.
  • Written by Marco Ramerini. English text revision by Dietrich Köster. The Alte Feste Fort was founded by the German commander Curt von François in 1890.
  • In the heart of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, stands an emblem of historical significance and resilience: The Alte Feste.
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  • The Alte Feste is one of the oldest buildings in Windhoek with its cornerstone laid in 1890. The Fort is situated in Robert Mugabe Avenue.
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  • 1. Explore the Museum: Alte Feste is now a museum and is home to a wide variety of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Namibia’s history.
  • The Alte Feste served as military headquarters in 1915 and then as a hostel for the Windhoek High School in 1935.
  • Alte Feste. The oldest surviving building of the Namibian capital was originally built to house the German colonial troops in the late 19th century...
  • The Alte Feste served as military headquarters until 1915 and then as a hostel for the Windhoek High School up to 1935.