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Lion of Belfort Description
In Belfort, northeast of the Museum, is the Porte de Brisach (1687), a relic of the old fortifications. From the Porte de Brisach a street runs round the ramparts to the imposing Lion of Belfort hewn from red Vosges sandstone by Bartholdi in 1875-1880 to commemorate the siege of 1870-1871.
Hobbies & Activities category: Scenic site or route;  Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain
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