Citadel of Lille

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The Citadel of Lille is a pentagonal citadel of the city wall of Lille, in France. It was built between 1667 and 1670. Read more…

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The Citadel of Lille is a pentagonal citadel of the city wall of Lille, in France. It was built between 1667 and 1670. It hosts the Corps de réaction rapide France.Dubbed "Queen of the citadels" by Vauban, it is one of the most notable citadels designed by Vauban. It is remarkable for its size, the quality of the architecture, and the state of preservation today. Its various components have been classified as historic monuments in 1914, 1921 and 1934 respectively.

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More information and contact

Official Website parcdelacitadelle.lille.fr

More information at lilletourism.com en.lilletourism.com/historic-sites-and-monuments-lille/citadelle-de-lille.html

Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citadel_of_Lille

Address Avenue du 43e Régiment d'Infanterie, 59800 Lille, France

Coordinates 50°38'30.291" N, 3°2'38.401" E

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