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The Citadelle Laferrière was commissioned by Haitian revolutionary Henri Christophe, for whom it is also named Citadelle Henri Christophe, and built by tens of thousands of former slaves. [2] It was the main fortification of the newly independent First Empire of Haiti 's defensive strategy against a potential French incursion. [ 3 ]
The Citadelle Laferrière, also known as Citadelle Henry, or the Citadelle, is a large mountaintop fortress located approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi) south of the city of Cap‑Haïtien and eight kilometres (5 mi) beyond the town of Milot.
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Henri was known for his construction works: He built six châteaux, eight palaces and the massive Citadel Henri, now known as Citadelle Laferrière, on a mountain near Milot. [6] The Sans-Souce palace was his most famous palace. Although in ruins today, this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
National History Park (Haitian Creole: Pak nasyonal istorik, French: Parc national historique) is a national park in Haiti established on 1968. It is located in Milot.It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
La Ferrière or Laferrière may refer to: Places ... Citadelle Laferrière, a large mountaintop fortress in Nord, Haiti; La Ferrière, Switzerland, ...
Christophe built six châteaux, eight palaces and the massive Citadelle Laferrière, on a mountain near Milot. With the remains of the Sans-Souci Palace, it has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nine years later, at the end of his monarchy, Henry increased the number of designated nobility from the original 87 to 134. [18]
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