Photogallery of Cherbourg, France

Not so long ago, the new science museum called Cite de la Mer was opened in Cherbourg. Its visitors can learn about the most important discoveries and oceanographic researches of the recent years, as well as see the collections of themed, interesting exhibits. In the center, there is a big aquarium. One of the most interesting points of the tour is the visiting of the submarine. The important historical symbol of the city is Fort du Roule. It was used to protect the coastal zone from pirates and conquerors once. The fort saw a lot of battles but this didn’t prevent it from preserving its magnificent exterior afterwards. The construction is located on a small hill. The nearby territory has a fabulous view of the harbor. Nowadays, some part of the historical building is occupied by the Liberation Museum, the collection of which is dedicated to the Second World War. In the warm season, you should definitely visit the Park of Emmanuel Liais within the framework of the sightseeing tour. It was called after the famous biologist and traveler who lived in Cherbourg in the 19th century. Exactly he was an initiator of the botanical garden foundation. Today, the main value of the park is magnificent cypresses aged over a hundred years. Another value is tiny ponds. A few years ago, there was a special indoor pavilion where rare plants were presented, so you can visit the park even in winter. One of the interesting architectural monuments of the 19th century is … Read further