Citadel of Calais

Citadel of Calais
La Porte de Neptune, which provides access from the east into the Citadel of Calais
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50°57′16″N 1°51′46″E / 50.95444°N 1.86278°E / 50.95444; 1.86278
LocationCalais, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France

The Citadel of Calais is a fortress that was initially constructed in the 16th century on the ruins of a medieval castle dating from the 13th century and whose purpose was to defend the city of Calais.