Citadel in Lille in France, resort of Lille
Rating: 8,0/10 (130 votes)  Citadel in Lille – citadel located in the city of Lille in France. She is called the queen of the citadels. This is the first creation of the hands of the famous engineer specializing in military buildings, Sebastien le Pestrey de Vauban. Construction began in 1670 by order of Louis XIV, immediately after the city of Lille was taken by the French. The citadel is built in the shape of a regular pentagon, which is best seen from a bird's eye view. The citadel was built in just four years, because all construction work in the city was stopped during its construction. Over the years, the citadel was reconstructed several times. These renovations were aimed at modernization, but the historical value did not diminish in the least. The Citadel is considered the most successful building of Vauban. The building is surrounded by a huge park - the Bois de Boulogne. On its territory there is a zoo with about 80 species of animals. The citadel is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.    We also recommend reading Al Fahidi Fort and National Museum in the UAE, Dubai Resort Topic: Citadel in Lille in France, resort of Lille. |
