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  • Citadelle of Quebec

    Citadelle of Quebec is a historic British fortress and active military installation located on Cap Diamant in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Though the site had earlier French fortifications, the current star-shaped structure was built by the British between 1820 AD and 1850 AD as part of a broader strategy to defend against potential American invasion after the War of 1812. It remains the largest British-built fortress in North America and today serves as an official residence of the Governor General of Canada and home to the Royal 22e Régiment.
    Archaeological Site
    Citadelle of Quebec
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    Citadelle of Quebec
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    Citadelle of Quebec
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    Citadelle of Quebec

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    Castles and Fortresses

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    Canada

    Quebec

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    19th century AD

    French

    British

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    British Monument

     

     

     

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