BARTHOLDI'S LION
2024
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Large stone statue, 22 metres long and 11 metres high, symbolizing the strength and resistance of the city of Belfort.
With its 22 m long and 11 m high, it is the largest stone statue in France. The Belfort lion is the symbol of the city, a symbol of strength and resistance and from which Belfort gets its nickname of Lion City. Made in a dominant position by Bartholdi, between 1875 and 1880, as a reminder that the Belfortins were the only French people, along with the inhabitants of Bitche in Moselle, to contain Prussian power. The Lion is located at the foot of the castle in a Vauban fortification complex. In the Lion's shop, souvenirs in the effigy of the lion!
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Opening time and information on BARTHOLDI'S LION
Daily, 10am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6pm, April to September. From 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm from October to March. Closed on January 1, November 1 and December 25. Admission €1. Store.
Members' reviews on BARTHOLDI'S LION
Pas possible non plus de se balader en ville sans monter au Lion pour apprécier la ville et la vieille ville depuis sa terrasse, et voir le Lion du plus près possible.
La visite est tarifée 1€ en temps normal (pour l'entretien et faire vivre la boutique et la terrasse, les protections etc .. et gratuite le mardi.
L'appréciation est artistique, monumentale et historique, cependant ne vous attendez pas non plus au Grand Whaou, vous seriez déçus ...
Par contre en parcours de balade et promenade découverte de la vieille ville, des fortifications et de l'architecture militaire du 19e, c'est très sympa et ce serait dommage et ballot de passer à côté !
Le lion est véritablement immense !