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Modern and historical buildings in Grenoble

Grenoble contains structures from various historical periods. The medieval Notre-Dame Cathedral stands near the modern Art Museum. The city features the Tour Perret tower, a spiral parking structure, and multiple religious buildings. The Bastille fortress overlooks the city center, while the cable car provides transport to its summit.

Garage hélicoïdal de Grenoble
Garage hélicoïdal de Grenoble

Grenoble, France

Built in 1932, this spiral parking structure features a continuous ramp design made of reinforced concrete without supporting columns.

Tour Perret
Tour Perret

Grenoble, France

Constructed in 1925, this 95-meter reinforced concrete tower stands as the first skyscraper built in Europe.

Musée d'Art de Grenoble
Musée d'Art de Grenoble

Grenoble, France

Opened in 1994, this museum with glass facades and natural stone cladding houses over 1500 artworks from the 13th to 21st centuries.

La Casamaures
La Casamaures

Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux, France

Built in 1855, this oriental architecture villa decorated with cement ornaments is now protected as cultural heritage.

Couvent Sainte-Cécile
Couvent Sainte-Cécile

Grenoble

Converted convent now hosting contemporary art exhibitions.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Grenoble
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Grenoble

Grenoble

Cathedral combining various architectural styles through its history.

Le Magasin des horizons
Le Magasin des horizons

Grenoble

Art center located in a former industrial building.

La Bastille
La Bastille

Grenoble

Historic fortress offering panoramic city view.

Hôtel de Lesdiguières
Hôtel de Lesdiguières

Grenoble, France

The mansion from 1620 served as the governor's residence. The complex includes a formal garden and an inner courtyard.

Parc Paul-Mistral
Parc Paul-Mistral

Grenoble, France

The public park contains over 50 tree species from Asia, America and Europe, along with monuments and water features.

Pont Saint-Laurent
Pont Saint-Laurent

Grenoble, France

The stone bridge from 1837 spans the Isère river with three arches and connects the center with the northern quarter.

Église Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Louis

Grenoble, France

The church from the 17th century displays classical architecture with a tall bell tower and vaulted interior spaces.

Palais du Parlement du Dauphiné
Palais du Parlement du Dauphiné

Place Saint André, Grenoble, France

Gothic judicial building from the 15th century featuring a Renaissance staircase tower and decorative stone carvings on its facade.

La Tour Sans Venin
La Tour Sans Venin

Seyssinet-Pariset, France

Medieval watchtower from the 13th century situated on a hill overlooking the Isère valley.

Grenoble Cable Car
Grenoble Cable Car

Quai Stéphane Jay, Grenoble, France

Metal spherical cabins transport system connecting city center to Bastille fortress, operating since 1934.

MC2: Maison de la culture de Grenoble
MC2: Maison de la culture de Grenoble

Avenue André Malraux, Grenoble, France

Cultural facility with theater, concert hall and exhibition spaces for contemporary art presentations.

Grenoble Railway Station
Grenoble Railway Station

Grenoble, France

The station opened in 1929 as a central transport point linking the city to Paris, Lyon and multiple French cities.

Notre-Dame Square
Notre-Dame Square

Grenoble, France

The main square dates from the 13th century and features the cathedral alongside multiple historical structures from medieval times.

Former Court Building
Former Court Building

Grenoble, France

The Gothic structure from the 16th century operated as the city judicial center until its closure in 2002.

Vizille Castle
Vizille Castle

Vizille, France

The residence from the 17th century contains French formal gardens and a museum about the French Revolution.

Halles Sainte-Claire
Halles Sainte-Claire

Grenoble

Renowned wrought iron covered market.

Stade Lesdiguières
Stade Lesdiguières

Grenoble

Modern stadium boasting unique design.

Fontaine au Lion
Fontaine au Lion

Grenoble, France

Fountain featuring an impressive lion sculpture.

Musée dauphinois
Musée dauphinois

Grenoble

Museum offering insight into Dauphine's history and culture.

Lycée Stendhal
Lycée Stendhal

Grenoble, France

This secondary education institution, built in 1804, contains a library with antique books and a 19th century science laboratory.

Jardin des Dauphins
Jardin des Dauphins

Grenoble

Picturesque garden overlooking Grenoble city.

Église Saint Bruno
Église Saint Bruno

Grenoble

Church with distinct Italian baroque influence.

Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Isère
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Isère

Grenoble, France

Musée retraçant l'histoire de la résistance pendant la seconde guerre mondiale.

Alpexpo Conference Center
Alpexpo Conference Center

Grenoble, France

Convention center built in 1968 with glass and concrete architecture. The venue has 12,000 seats and hosts professional events, trade shows and large gatherings.

Grenoble Town Hall
Grenoble Town Hall

Grenoble, France

Administrative complex built in 1967 by architect Maurice Novarina. The structure includes a 28-floor tower with glass exterior walls and adjacent office buildings.

Old Episcopal Palace
Old Episcopal Palace

Grenoble, France

Religious residence from the 13th century now housing a museum. The building presents regional history through archaeological objects and artifacts from local collections.

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