Citadel of Besançon (Besançon)

France / Franche-Comte / Besancon / Besançon
 museum, monument, citadel, fortification, Vauban, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Citadel of the 17th century, designed by the great military engineer Vauban. This remarkably restored fortress contains several zoological attractions, as well as museums dedicated to regional culture, the Second World War, and Vauban.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortifications_of_Vauban
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Coordinates:   47°13'46"N   6°1'59"E

Comments

  • Zwölf der Festungsanlagen wurden 2008 unter dem Namen "Festungsanlagen von Vauban" in die UNESCO-Liste des Weltkulturerbe aufgenommen, darunter auch Zitadelle, Stadtmauer und Fort Griffon in Besançon (sh. auch http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festungsanlagen_von_Vauban)
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