The Citadel, Montreal, Military fortification in Montreal, Canada
The Montreal Citadel stands on high ground with stone walls forming a defensive structure overlooking the St. Lawrence River and the city center.
Military engineers constructed the fortification in 1690 as part of a network designed to protect Montreal from potential attacks during colonial conflicts.
The citadel represents the military architecture of New France, displaying traditional defensive construction methods used in North American colonial settlements.
The former military installation now serves as a historical site where visitors can explore the defensive structures and learn about Montreal's colonial past.
The fortification's position on elevated terrain made it a central point in Montreal's early warning system, with clear views extending to the Monteregian Hills.
Location: Quebec
Inception: 1690
GPS coordinates: 45.51170,-73.55170
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:08
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