| Information sur la photo |
Copyright: Martin Soukup (emes)
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| Genre: Lieux |
| Média: Couleur |
| Date de prise de vue: 2008-06-09 |
| Catégories: Châteaux |
| Exposition: f/6.3, 1/160 secondes |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Versions: version originale |
| Date de soumission: 2008-07-20 6:26 |
| Vue: 319 |
| Points: 0 |
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| [Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe |
When Louis XIV took hold of Bitche in 1680, aware of the strategic importance of the rocks in Bitche, he had a first citadel built. Vauban was put in charge of the works and erected, between 1681 and 1683, a fortress on the ruins of a medieval castle.
In 1698 the citadel was knocked down and then rebuilt from 1741 to 1754 by the Count of Bombelles, as indicated by a plaque that Louis XV put up at the citadel's entrance. The work of Vauban was respected and reinforced by other works. During the entire 18th century, the citadel was constantly reinforced then in 1854 was classed as a fortified town of the first category.
From 1870 to 1918, the architecture of the citadel was greatly modified. The First World War did not damage it at all and it was used as barracks and for observation. During the German occupation, it served as a prison, causing it to be bombed in the Liberation in 1945.
In 1959 the town of Bitche became part of the Citadel. Then in 1979, it was classed as a Historic Monument. From 1979, restoration and conservation works were carried out on the building. |
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