fortifications of vauban
states: [france]
category: cultural
year: 2008
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 47.2361111111, 6.0269444444
last visited: 2011
unesco id: 1283
world heritage site: 1283
The Fortifications of Vauban, a UNESCO World Heritage site in France, consist of a series of military structures designed by the renowned 17th-century engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. These fortifications, built during the reign of Louis XIV, showcase innovative defensive architecture, including star-shaped bastions and strategic layouts adapted to the landscape. Recognized for their historical and architectural significance, they represent a pinnacle of military engineering from the era and continue to stand as enduring symbols of Vauban’s genius.
