Strasbourg: Forts and Castles
Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category
Categories
- Museum
- Church
- Area
- Gothic architecture
- Baroque architecture
- Art museum
- Sacred and religious sites
- Specialty museum
- Romanesque architecture
- Historical place
- Architecture
- History museum
- Vernacular architecture
- Forts and castles
- Square
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Bridge
- Park
- Memorial
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Universities and schools
Palais Rohan
18th-century palace housing musuems Nestled in the heart of Strasbourg, France, the Palais Rohan stands as an emblem of historical grandeur and architectural prowess. This majestic castle, constructed in the 1730s, was designed by the architect Robert de Cotte, and serves as a prime example of French...
Palais du Rhin
Neo-Renaissance palace from the 1880s Nestled in the heart of Strasbourg, the Palais du Rhin stands as a grand testament to the city's rich history and architectural splendor. This majestic castle, with its ornate façade and imposing presence, is a centerpiece of the Neustadt district, a testament...
Argentoratum
Argentoratum or Argentorate was the ancient name of the city of Strasbourg. The name was first mentioned in 12 BC, when it was a Roman military outpost established by Nero Claudius Drusus. From 90 AD the Legio VIII Augusta was permanently stationed there.
Château de la Cour d'Angleterre
The Château de la Cour d'Angleterre is a château in the commune of Bischheim, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France. It was built in 1751 and registered as a monument historique in 1995.
Fort Ney
Fort Ney and previously known as Fort Fransecky is situated in Alsace and lies about 5 kilometres north of Strasbourg in the forest of Robertsau next to the river Ill. It formed part of a belt of fortifications that protect Strasbourg.