Citadel

2012-11-03
P1020826 The city walls and the fortifications of the castle have been passed down to us in an exceptiona! state of presavation, despite having been destroyed several...
The city walls and the fortifications of the castle have been passed down to us in an exceptiona! state of presavation, despite having been destroyed several…
P1020830 Brisach gate, also known as Alsace gate, built in 1687 and embellished by Vauban, pays hommage to king Louis XIV. A medallion with 3 fleurs de lys, a sun, and...
Brisach gate, also known as Alsace gate, built in 1687 and embellished by Vauban, pays hommage to king Louis XIV. A medallion with 3 fleurs de lys, a sun, and…
P1020827 Vauban adapted the fortification to the profile of the site, by laying out the different works in tiers, each protecting one another. He implemented a...
Vauban adapted the fortification to the profile of the site, by laying out the different works in tiers, each protecting one another. He implemented a…
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P1020850 The
The "castle" overlooks the citadel.
P1020836 The lion, made by Bartholdi (who also built the statue of liberty in New York ) in the 1870s to commemorate the resistance of the people of Belfort (led by...
The lion, made by Bartholdi (who also built the statue of liberty in New York ) in the 1870s to commemorate the resistance of the people of Belfort (led by…
P1020842 The lion of Belfort, beneath the castle.
The lion of Belfort, beneath the castle.
P1020843 Head of the Lion of Belfort.
Head of the Lion of Belfort.

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