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- Citadelle of Quebec - Wikipedia
The Citadelle of Quebec (French: Citadelle de Québec), also known as La Citadelle, is an active military installation and the secondary official residence of the governor general of Canada [2][3][4] It is atop Cap Diamant, adjoining the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, Quebec
- Citadelle de Québec — Wikipédia
La Citadelle de Québec est un fort situé sur le cap Diamant dans la ville de Québec au Québec (Canada) Adjacente aux plaines d'Abraham, elle est partie intégrante des fortifications de la vieille ville
- La Citadelle de Québec | Historical site Living museum
Discover La Citadelle de Québec, an active fortress in the heart of Old Quebec, offering a fascinating museum, guided tours and a breathtaking view of the river
- Québec Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
The Québec Citadel National Historic Site of Canada is the 19th-century fortress located on Cap Diamant in the centre of Québec City This great stone fortress sits with its back along the cliff above the St Lawrence River, facing the city
- The Citadel - Ville de Québec
Since 1831 it has stood atop Cape Diamond as a refuge of last resort for Québec City’s garrison, lest the city ever be taken by enemy forces Its location and sheer size earned it the nickname “The Gibraltar of the Americas ” The fort is made up of a star-shaped stone wall with four bastions
- Citadelle de Québec - Historical Sites | Activities and Attractions . . .
This National Historic Site is located atop Cap Diamant in Old Québec Its walls enclose 300 years of history from the New France period to today Known as "the Gibraltar of the Americas" on account of its strategic location, the Citadel has the star-shaped form characteristic of Vauban fortifications
- The Quebec Citadel
Built with purpose and precision, the Citadel stands proudly atop Cap Diamant, overlooking the majestic city of Quebec In this post, we’ll look at the layers of history and strategic brilliance that make Quebec Citadel an iconic landmark
- History of the Residence at the Citadelle - The Governor General of Canada
The Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec is housed in a building built in 1831 in the neoclassical style It was originally occupied by British garrison officers until their departure in 1871
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