Quebec Citadel

Aerial view of the citadel. The Governor General's residence is in the building on the top left of the Citadel.

The Citadel of Québec (French Citadelle-de-Québec : English Québec Citadel ) is a fort that is located in what is now the city of Québec . It is now partially in use by the Canadian armed forces .

history

Inner courtyard of the Citadel of Quebec

Québec lies on a strait of the Saint Lawrence River near its mouth and is therefore a strategically important place in the defense of Canada. The fort was built in a star shape between 1820 and 1832. After the British-American War , the Citadel of Québec's primary function was to prevent Americans from crossing the Saint Lawrence River to reach Canada. The fort was never attacked, however.

Part of the fort now serves as barracks for the Royal 22 ^e Régiment (Royal 22nd Regiment , an infantry and guard regiment ) of the Canadian army . It is also the traditional seat of the Governor General of Canada . Part of the barracks, as well as the residence of the governor general, is open to the public as a museum and is therefore a tourist attraction of Québec.

Construction

The Citadel of Québec is built in a star shape. The purpose of this construction is to completely visually cover the area so that the enemy can be spotted as quickly as possible. External works ensured that the ramparts, walls and entrances were protected from attacks.

Web links

Commons : Citadel of Québec - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

↑ http://www.lacitadelle.qc.ca (en / fr)

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46.8075 -71.207222222222Coordinates: 46 ° 48'27 " N , 71 ° 12'26" W.

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