Citadelle de Strasbourg, Military fortification in Strasbourg, France
The pentagonal fortress stands with five bastions and two main gates, incorporating defense elements designed according to Vauban's first fortification system.
Following Strasbourg's annexation by France in 1681, military engineers Vauban and Tarade directed the construction of this citadel from 1681 to 1685.
The citadel's preserved walls and gates represent French military engineering, now integrated into a public park within the urban landscape.
Visitors can access the monument at Place du Troisième-Régiment-de-Tirailleurs-Algériens, with certain areas remaining closed due to private property restrictions.
The Bruche Canal was specifically constructed to transport building materials for the citadel's construction, employing over three thousand workers.
Location: Strasbourg
Inception: 1683
Address: place du Troisième Régiment de Tirailleurs Algériens
GPS coordinates: 48.57778,7.77222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:03
In Strasbourg, each step crosses several centuries of history. You walk from medieval alleys lined with half-timbered houses to glass buildings housing European institutions. The cathedral, 142 meters high, has dominated the city since the Middle Ages, while modern structures along the Rhine reflect the city’s European role. The sound of bells blends with tram noise, and the smell of gingerbread drifts through the contemporary administrative districts.
Le Vaisseau
544 m
TJP Centre dramatique national de Strasbourg
865 m
Tour Elithis Danube
593 m
Le Vaisseau
548 m
Faculty of Law, Political Science and Management of Strasbourg
331 m
Observatory of Strasbourg
690 m
Campus central de Strasbourg
691 m
Parc de la Citadelle
304 m
Musée zoologique de la ville de Strasbourg
806 m
Jardin botanique de l'Université de Strasbourg
767 m
Saint-Maurice
783 m
Planétarium de Strasbourg
696 m
Pôle européen de gestion et d'économie
591 m
Centre européen d'actions artistiques contemporaines
890 m
Pont André-Bord
892 m
Strasbourg Archives
875 m
Église Saint-Matthieu de Strasbourg
690 m
Musée de sismologie et de magnétisme terrestre
805 m
Collections of Institut d'ethnologie de Strasbourg
432 m
Église des Dominicains, Strasbourg
632 m
Quai des Alpes
512 m
Ancien magasin Neunreiter
907 m
Maison aux 6, place Saint-Nicolas-aux-Ondes et 6, rue des Balayeurs à Strasbourg
848 m
Maison au 2, rue de l'Abreuvoir à Strasbourg
899 m
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
759 m
Pont du Danube
448 m
Pont d'Anvers
734 m
Orgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Maurice
783 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes