![P1020826 The city walls and the fortifications of the castle have been passed down to us in an exceptiona! state of presavation, despite having been destroyed several...](thumbs/P1020826.webp)
The city walls and the fortifications of the castle have been passed down to us in an exceptiona! state of presavation, despite having been destroyed several…
![P1020830 Brisach gate, also known as Alsace gate, built in 1687 and embellished by Vauban, pays hommage to king Louis XIV. A medallion with 3 fleurs de lys, a sun, and...](thumbs/P1020830.webp)
Brisach gate, also known as Alsace gate, built in 1687 and embellished by Vauban, pays hommage to king Louis XIV. A medallion with 3 fleurs de lys, a sun, and…
![P1020827 Vauban adapted the fortification to the profile of the site, by laying out the different works in tiers, each protecting one another. He implemented a...](thumbs/P1020827.webp)
Vauban adapted the fortification to the profile of the site, by laying out the different works in tiers, each protecting one another. He implemented a…