La Belle Croix

La Belle Croix is a scenic viewpoint in Metz, Moselle, Grand Est. La Belle Croix is situated nearby to the government office Urssaf Lorraine, as well as near Caserne Steinmetz.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Germans’ Gate and Porte de Sarrelouis.

Germans’ Gate

Castle

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The Germans' Gate is a medieval bridge castle and city gate in Metz, France. It is "a relic of the medieval fortifications, with two 13th century round towers and two gun bastions of the 15th century." It is a monument historique of France. Germans’ Gate is situated 730 metres southwest of La Belle Croix.

Porte de Sarrelouis

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Porte de Sarrelouis is situated 380 metres south of La Belle Croix.

Metz Cathedral

Church

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Metz Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Metz, the seat of the bishops of Metz. It is dedicated to Saint Stephen. The diocese dates back at least to the 4th century and the present cathedral building was begun in the early 14th century. Metz Cathedral is situated 1 km west of La Belle Croix.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Metz and Imperial Quarter of Metz.

Metz

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Metz is in the Lorraine region of France that borders Luxembourg and Germany. Metz and the rest of the region offer much to view of historical interest, as well as a well-rounded shopping scene, ranging from the low- to high-end and including a great Saturday farmers' market.

Imperial Quarter of Metz

Quarter

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The Imperial Quarter of Metz is a district of the city of Metz, in the région of Grand-Est, in eastern France, initially built between 1902 and 1914 by the government of the ruling German Wilhelmine Empire, during the period of annexation of Alsace-Lorraine.