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fortifications of vauban


states: [france]

category: cultural

year: 2008

region: Europe and North America

latitude/longitude: 47.2361111111, 6.0269444444

visited: 2011

Fortifications Of Vauban

The Fortifications of Vauban, a UNESCO World Heritage site in France, are a series of 17th-century military strongholds designed by engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. Featuring star-shaped bastions and strategic layouts, they exemplify innovative defense architecture. This site reflects France’s military ingenuity and historical resilience.

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