Citadel of Besançon

The Citadel of Besançon is a 17th-century fortress in , . It is one of the finest masterpieces of military architecture designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban.
  • Type: Castle
  • Description: museum in France
  • Also known as: Citadelle de Besancon” and “Citadelle Vauban de Besançon

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Musée Comtois and Musée de la Résistance et de la déportation de Franche-Comté.

Museum
is a museum.

City gate
The is a located in . It was drilled in the rock of Saint-Étienne hill by the Romans under Vespasian or Marcus Aurelius, for the aqueduc of Besançon between and square Castan. is situated 400 metres east of Citadel of Besançon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tarragnoz and La Gare d’Eau.

Quarter
is a quarter.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood.

Quarter
Photo: Arnaud 25, Public domain.
is a quarter.

Citadel of Besançon

Latitude
47.22973° or 47° 13′ 47″ north
Longitude
6.03319° or 6° 1′ 60″ east
Elevation
347 metres (1,138 feet)
Open location code
8FV862HM+V7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 678700046
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Geo­Names ID
7279561
Wiki­data ID
Q1329976
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