Puerta de Cailhau (Cailhau Gate Bordeaux)

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Built in 1495, Puerta de Cailhau or the Cailhau Gate has a castle-like exterior that was once the main gate to the city and offers magnificent views of Bordeaux. The impressive 115-foot tall monument has a rich history dating back to 1494 and was built to commemorate Charles VIII's victory against the League of Venice at the Battle of Fornovo in Italy. Integrated into the city walls, the monument features an exhibition of the equipment and tools used to construct the gate, along with an audio-visual presentation of old film clips that takes visitors into the world of stone masonry.

Puerta de Cailhau (Cailhau Gate Bordeaux), Place du Palais, 33000 Bordeaux, France, Phone: +33-5-56-00-66-00

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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