Fortress City Saarlouis 3D Model
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Fortress City Saarlouis
The fortress city of Saarlouis has a rich history dating back to the 17th century, when it was built by order of
King Louis XIV of France by the famous fortress builder Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. Today, visitors can explore the well-preserved basic structures of this baroque fortress city, ranging from the casemates to the original fortifications.
History of the Fortress
Saarlouis was founded in 1680 as a French border fortress in the then-Lorraine territory after France had received territories on the left bank of the Rhine through the Peace of Nijmegen in 1679. Vauban designed the fortress as a hexagonal complex and a so-called inundation fortress. An ingenious system with the Sluice Bridge made it possible to deliberately flood the surrounding area in case of impending danger by raising the water level by six meters.
After the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/1871 and the annexation of Alsace-Lorraine by the German Empire, the fortress lost its strategic importance as a border outpost against France.
Sights and Activities
Today, the remains of the fortifications are a freely accessible local recreation area. Highlights include:
- The Fortifications: Stroll along the preserved walls and bastion-like structures. Steel constructions show how high the original fortress walls once were.
- The Sluice Bridge: This central structure of the inundation logistics can still be seen today and is part of the historical tour.
- The Great Market and the Old Town: Starting point for many explorations. The Old Town, also known as the "Saarlouis Triangle", invites you to linger with its culinary offerings and historic buildings.
- Municipal Museum: Here you can learn more about the city's history and Vauban's work.
- City Tours: The Tourist Information (at Großer Markt 8) offers guided tours that take you to the most important sights, from the casemates to the city garden.
Saarlouis Fortress is freely accessible all year round and well-suited for families.
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