The Grand Porte Saint-Nicolas, a peculiar vestige of 18th-century fortifications, resides in the very heart of Beaune, France. Erected by no other than the city's own native son, Nicolas Lenoir, in 1770, it features intricate design and architectural idiosyncrasies that transport us to the bygone days of Beaune. Initially, Lenoir's portal was part of the city walls, but come 1844, it found itself replaced by a metallic fence. Now, this historical curiosity stands as a protected monument, established in 1908. It's a mystery, isn't it, why the moats in front of it were ever filled?
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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