Fort de Saint-Julien, Metz

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The Fort de Saint-Julien, renamed Feste Manteuffel in German, is a military installation near Metz. It is part of the first fortified belt forts of Metz and had its baptism of fire in late 1944 in the Battle of Metz. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1867 (158 years ago)Coordinates: 49°8'24"N, 6°12'49"E

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Fort de Saint-Julien – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Covered Market, Germans' Gate, Museums of Metz, Hôtel du Théâtre.

2.3 miSW
Shopping, Flea market, Shopping centre
Covered Market, Metz
58 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Metz, France, the Covered Market stands as a testament to the city's rich culinary heritage and bustling commerce. Known in French as "Marché Couvert," this vibrant shopping center is a hub for food enthusiasts and locals seeking fresh...
2 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Germans' Gate, Metz
51 min walk • Standing as a testament to the medieval might of Metz, France, the Germans' Gate, known locally as Porte des Allemands, is a majestic relic of the city's fortified past. This imposing structure, which dates back to the 13th and 15th centuries, is not a castle in the...
2 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museums of Metz, Metz
53 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lorraine, the Museums of Metz offer a cultural journey through the city of Metz, France. This network of museums, each with its own distinct focus and collection, provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the rich history and artistic...
2.2 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Hôtel du Théâtre, Metz
58 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Metz, France, the Hôtel du Théâtre stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its enduring love affair with the performing arts. This historic establishment, bearing the tag of 'theatre', offers guests an experience...
1.6 miS
Forts and castles
Fort des Bordes, Metz
41 min walk • The Feste von Zastrow, renamed Fort des Bordes by the French in 1919, is a military structure located in the district of Boric in Metz. It is part of the first fortified belt of the forts of Metz.
2 miSW
Forts and castles
Fortifications of Metz, Metz
51 min walk • The fortifications of Metz, a city in northeastern France, are extensive, due to the city's strategic position near the border of France and Germany. After the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the area was annexed by the newly created German Empire in 1871 by the Treaty of Frankfurt and became a Reichsland.
2 miS
150-year-old fortress and internment camp
Fort de Queuleu, Metz
51 min walk • The Fort de Queuleu is a fortification to the southeast of Metz, near Queuleu, France. Construction began while part of Lorraine was under French rule in 1868.
1.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Gambetta, Metz
48 min walk • The Feste Hindersin renamed Gambetta fort by the French in 1919, is a military installation near Metz. It is part of the first fortified belt of forts of Metz and had its baptism of fire in late 1944, when Battle of Metz occurred.
0.7 miSW
Area
Saint-Julien-lès-Metz, Metz
19 min walk • Saint-Julien-lès-Metz is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
2 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Frac Lorraine, Metz
53 min walk • The Frac Lorraine, also known as 49 Nord 6 Est, is a public collection of contemporary art of the Grand Est region in France. It is located in Metz.
2 miSW
Church, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites
Église Saint-Livier, Metz
51 min walk • The Saint-Livier church is a ruined Catholic church located in Metz, Moselle, in the Pontiffroy district.