The city of Le Havre was heavily damaged by bombing at the end of the 2nd World War. 5000 people were killed, 12,500 buildings destroyed.
The architect’s office Auguste Perret planned the reconstruction. According to their plans, the Church of St. Joseph, which resembles a lighthouse was built.
At the Bassin du Commerce in the city center, Oscar Niemeyer built a cultural center that due to its shape is called Le Volcan.
Not far away, in the north, you find the city hall with a 72 m high tower and in front of it Europe’s largest city hall square.
In 2005, the entire city center was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The remains of the old Fort de Tourneville, built around 1860, today houses the city archives and a number of cultural facilities.
Outstanding is the Tetris project with a concert hall and recording studio.
The Fort de Sainte Adresse, a citadelle was built on the western end of the ridge.
Here, the hanging gardens of Le Havre, called Jardins suspendus, were inaugurated in 2008; Today, you find 3700 different plants in this botanic garden.
Between the two forts, a number of manor houses have been preserved, some of which are looking for new owners.
From here you have the most beautiful view over the city of Le Havre.
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