Fortifications of Metz, Metz

Name: Fortifications of Metz
Address: Metz, France

#20 among attractions in Metz

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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. The German Army decided to build a fortress line from Mulhouse to Luxembourg to protect their new territories. The centerpiece of this line was the Moselstellung between Metz and Thionville, in Lorraine. ()

Local name: Fortifications de Metz Coordinates: 49°7'4"N, 6°11'8"E

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Metz-Centre - Partie - Ancienne Ville (Ancienne Ville Sud)Metz France

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Fortifications of Metz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Covered Market, Metz Cathedral, Stade Saint-Symphorien, Germans' Gate.

0.5 miW
Shopping, Flea market, Shopping centre
Covered Market, Metz
14 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...
0.5 miW
Gothic cathedral famed for stained glass
Metz Cathedral, Metz
13 min walk • Metz Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Saint Étienne of Metz, is an architectural jewel in the heart of the city of Metz, France. This Gothic masterpiece is renowned for its incredible stained glass windows, which cover an area of about 6,500 square meters...
1.3 miSW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz
34 min walk • Stade Saint-Symphorien is a key sports facility located in the city of Metz, France. As the home ground of the football club FC Metz, this stadium is an important site on the map of French sporting events.
~50 ftNW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Germans' Gate, Metz
1 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...
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museums of Metz, Metz
11 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...
0.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Hôtel du Théâtre, Metz
17 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...
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Arsenal de Metz, Metz
19 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Metz, France, the Arsenal de Metz stands as a premier concert hall known for its exceptional acoustics and elegant architecture. This cultural venue, inaugurated in 1989, was designed by the renowned architect Ricardo Bofill to transform...
0.4 miW
Church, Baroque architecture
Église Notre Dame de l'Assomption, Metz
12 min walk • Notre-Dame de l'Assomption is a church situated on the Rue de la Chevre, formerly the Rue de la Cheuve, in the city of Metz in Lorraine, France. Administratively it is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metz.
0.4 miW
Square
Place Saint-Jacques, Metz
12 min walk • The Place Saint-Jacques is situated in the centre of Metz in front of the centre Saint-Jacques, a three-storey mall. It is located between rue Fabert and rue Ladoucette, in the heart of the historic and pedestrian centre, near the cathedral.
0.5 miW
Square
Place d'Armes, Metz
13 min walk • The place of weapons is a rectangular paved place in Metz.
~1800 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Frac Lorraine, Metz
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fortifications of Metz?

Nearby attractions include Germans' Gate, Metz (1 min walk), Église Saint-Eucaire, Metz (2 min walk), Église Saint-Maximin, Metz (5 min walk), Église de la Confession d'Augsbourg, Metz (5 min walk).

How to get to Fortifications of Metz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fortifications of Metz:

Bus

Tanneurs • Lines: C11, C13, L1 (5 min walk)
Raphaël Lévy • Lines: L1 (8 min walk)

Train

Metz-Ville (19 min walk)