Place d’Armes

Place d’Armes is a square in Metz, Moselle, Grand Est. Place d’Armes is situated nearby to the marketplace Marché central BIO, as well as near the town hall Hôtel de ville.

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Type: Pedestrian zone
Description: square in Metz, France
Also known as: “place d’Armes”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Metz Cathedral and Hôtel de ville.

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 construction of the present Gothic cathedral began in the 13th century.

Hôtel de ville

Town hall

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The Hôtel de Ville is a municipal building in Metz, Moselle, northeast France, standing on the Place D'Armes. It was designated a monument historique by the French government in 1922.

Covered Market

Shopping center

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The Metz Covered Market is a historic market with permanent stalls and shops in a large covered structure in the historical centre of Metz, capital of the Lorraine region in France. Covered Market is situated 140 metres west of Place d’Armes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Metz and Ancienne Ville.

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.