Imperial Quarter of Metz, Historical neighborhood in Metz, France.
The Imperial Quarter stretches between the central railway station, Saint Therese Church, and Serpenoise Gate, featuring wide avenues and monumental buildings.
German authorities constructed this district between 1902 and 1914 during the annexation of Alsace-Lorraine, incorporating modern urban planning principles.
The district displays Germanic architectural elements through stone facades, ornate decorations, and varied building styles from Gothic revival to Renaissance.
Guided walking tours start at the railway station, leading visitors through the Imperial Triangle while explaining the district's architectural features.
The Avenue Foch includes buildings of different heights, creating an intentional transition between the new quarter and the old medieval city.
Location: Metz
GPS coordinates: 49.10990,6.17230
Latest update: May 24, 2025 20:48
Metz offers numerous scenic locations that highlight its history and architectural development. The city features notable buildings such as Saint-Étienne Cathedral with its 6,500 square meters of stained glass from the 13th to the 20th century, the Neo-Romanesque New Temple with its reflections on the Moselle, and the Gare-Palais built in 1908 with its clock tower and carved stone details. The Botanical Garden hosts collections of rare plants and a greenhouse showcasing tropical and Mediterranean vegetation, while the Water Plan near the city center offers interesting views with reflections on the water surface. Remnants of the past are visible throughout the city. Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Basilica, a Roman structure from the 4th century converted into a church, stands next to the Cour d'Or Museum located in medieval buildings displaying Roman remains and regional art collections. The Imperial Quarter reveals neo-Romanesque and neo-Renaissance architecture from 1871-1918, with stone facades and characteristic decorative elements. From Mount Saint-Quentin at 358 meters above sea level, one can observe the valley of the Moselle and the urban complex. These sites form a varied visual journey through the city's historical eras and architectural styles.
Centre Pompidou-Metz
597 m
Gare de Metz-Ville
379 m
Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains
608 m
Palais du Gouverneur
482 m
Arsenal de Metz
527 m
Église Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus de Metz
581 m
Metz Citadel
422 m
Église Saint-Martin de Metz
628 m
Templar Chapelle in Metz
544 m
Hôtel des Postes
216 m
Chapelle Sainte-Glossinde de Metz
337 m
Tour Camoufle
249 m
Hôtel des Arts et Métiers de Metz
176 m
Caserne Ney
422 m
Hospice Saint-Nicolas
632 m
Magasin aux vivres de Metz
519 m
Hôtel de Heu
654 m
Hôtel des mines
277 m
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Moselle
235 m
Metz Station Water Tower
519 m
Buste du Roi Albert
361 m
Aux Morts de la Guerre
289 m
Immeuble, 2 rue Châtillon
375 m
Immeuble, 15 rue Maurice-Barrès
458 m
Immeuble, 9 rue du Neufbourg
572 m
Chapelle Sainte-Chrétienne du couvent de Metz
443 m
Immeuble, 24 avenue Foch
313 m
Chapelle de l'hospice Saint Nicolas de Metz
668 mReviews
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