Aerial view of Citadelle Henry
View of the Citadelle built by Henry Christophe, in Milot, Haïti
Citadelle Laferrière (the beautiful fortress of Henry C.)
The Citadelle Laferrière or, Citadelle Henry Christophe, or simply the Citadelle , is a large mountaintop fortress in Nord, Haiti, located on top of the mountain Bonnet a L’Eveque,[1] approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi) south of the city of Cap-Haïtien, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southwest of the Three Bays Protected Area, and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) uphill from the town of Milot. It is one of the largest fortresses in the Americas and was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site in 1982—along with the nearby Sans-Souci Palace.
The Citadelle Henry and Sans-Souci Palace, Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
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VISITING CITADELLE LAFERRIERE 4K, THIS HAITIAN DUDE WENT BACK HOME
QUICK INTRO THAT SHOWS HOW TO GET TO CITADELLE LAFERRIERE. FROM MILO, I CAN GET THERE BY MOTORCYCLE, HORSEBACK OR WALKING. SINCE I WAS FAR AWAY FROM MILO, I MADE IT BY CAR. CITADELLE LAFERRIERE AKA CITADELLE HENRY CHRISTOPHE IS A GREAT DEFENSIVE FORTRESS LOCATED IN CAP HAITIEN . THIS FORTRESS IS ABOUT 50 MINUTES AWAY FROM PALAIS SANS SOUCI OR SANS SOUCI PALACE. THAT WAS WHERE GENERAL HENRY CHRISTOPH RESIDED.
00:00 intro
01:37 Driving to Milo
05:13 Motorcycle ride to Citadelle Laferrière
07:15 Entering the Citadelle and walking around it
15:24 drone footages
27:53 walking back to Milo
28:26 music playing using bamboo
Citadelle Henry, The largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere - Haïti
The Citadelle Henry, also known as Citadelle La Ferrière, is an awe-inspiring fortification located in Haiti, built in 1805 by Henri Christophe, the first king of Haiti. It is the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere and stands 900 meters above sea level, with the walls of the fortress rising 40 meters (130 feet) from the top of the mountain. The entire complex, excluding the surrounding land, covers an area of 10,000 square metres. This monumental structure is a lasting testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the Haitian people, and stands as a reminder of the country's rich history and culture.
This military work is part of a new logic of Haitian defense practical and different from that deployed by the colonists, it was to erect fortifications on the slopes of the mountains inside the territory to defend freedom (not the product of conlonial plantations).
Well placed in this context, the Citadel is different from other fortifications of its time. Its gigantism is explained by its mission and enormous charge, it dominates and watches over several cities and other fortifications; this fortress would have served as the last bulwark for the young free Negro nation in case of a strong return of the colonizers.
Today, the Citadel Henry holds the largest collection of 18th century cannons.
The Citadelle Henry is an impressive sight that is sure to take your breath away and leave you with a sense of admiration and awe. It is a reminder of Haiti’s past greatness and a symbol of hope for the future. With its greatness and beauty, it is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the country.
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My First Time in Milot Haiti - Citadelle La Ferrière, Sans-Souci Palace & King Henry Christophe
My First Time in Milot Haiti - Citadelle La Ferrière, Sans-Souci Palace & King Henry Christophe
Visiting the Citadelle Laferrière is a must when you are in the north of Haiti. The fortress was built after independence of Haiti to defend the northern part of the island of Haiti against an possible return from the French rulers.
The Sans-Souci Palace principal royal residence of Henry I, King of Haiti, better known as Henri Christophe.
Henry Christophe, a leader in the war of Haitian independence and later president and self-proclaimed King Henry I of Haiti
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The Citadelle Cap-Haitien in Haiti, Haiti
The Citadelle Cap-Haitien in Haiti, Haiti
The Citadelle Laferrière or, Citadelle Henry Christophe, or simply the Citadelle, is a large mountaintop fortress in Nord, Haiti, located on top of the mountain Bonnet a L’Eveque, approximately 27 kilometres south of the city of Cap-Haïtien, 15 kilometres southwest of the Three Bays Protected Area, and 8 kilometres uphill from the town of Milot. It is one of the largest fortresses in the Americas and was designated by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1982—along with the nearby Sans-Souci Palace. The mountaintop fortress has itself become an icon of Haiti. The Citadel was built by Henri Christophe, a key leader during the Haitian slave rebellion (1791–1804), after Haiti gained independence from France at the beginning of the 19th century.
The colossal physical dimensions of the fortress have made it a Haitian national symbol, featured on currency, stamps, and tourist ministry posters. The fortress walls rise 40 metres from the mountaintop and the entire complex, including cannonball stocks but excluding the surrounding grounds, covers an area of 10,000 square metres. Workers laid the large foundation stones of the fortress directly into the stone of the mountaintop, using a mortar mixture that included quicklime, molasses, and the blood of local cows and goats—and cows hooves that they cooked to a glue and added to the mix to give the mortar added strength and bonding power.
Large cisterns and storehouses in the fortress's interior were designed to store enough food and water for 5,000 defenders for up to one year. The fortress included palace quarters for the king and his family, in the event that they needed to take refuge within its walls. Other facilities included dungeons, bathing quarters, and bakery ovens. Also visible is the tomb of Christophe's brother-in-law, killed when the gunpowder room he was in exploded.
The Citadel's appearance from the trail leading up to its base has been likened to the prow of a great stone ship, jutting out from the mountainside. The structure is angular and assumes different geometric forms based on the viewer's orientation. Some of the angles on the Citadelle were intentionally put there by Christophe to deviate cannonballs if attacked and the Epaulette is a great example of using angles to deviate and deflect shots. Though most of the fortress has no roof as such (the interior top is a latticework of stone walkways), some slanted portions are adorned with bright red tiles. The fortress has been repaired and refurbished several times since its construction, including in the 1980s with help from UNESCO and the World Monuments Fund, though little of it has been replaced and its design remains the same.
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Visite de la Citadelle Henry par un beau couple en vacance en Haiti - This is Haiti ????????
Le couple vient de Grenade, pays de naissance du grand Roi Bâtisseur, Henry Christophe. Janelle & Kitwa sont venus visiter la Citadelle Henry.
Cette colossale forteresse située au sommet d'une montagne, près du Cap-Haïtien, est l'une des structures les plus emblématiques du règne d'Henri Christophe. Elle a été construite pour défendre la partie nord d'Haïti contre d'éventuelles invasions. La Citadelle est un exemple exceptionnel d'architecture militaire et a été classée au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
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Haiti-the Citadelle
A horseback trip up to the Citadelle fortress from the town of Cap-Haitien. See more videos at
Citadelle Laferrière -
The Citadelle Laferrière is a large mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, approximately 17 miles (27 km) south of the city of Cap-Haïtien and five miles (8 km) uphill from the town of Milot. It is the largest fortress in the Americas and the mountaintop fortress has itself become an icon of Haiti. The Citadel was built by Henri Christophe, a key leader during the Haitian slave rebellion, after Haiti gained independence from France at the beginning of the 19th century.
Lesson in History of General Henry Christophe reply to French General Leclerc.
A view of the National History Park which includes Site des Ramiers, Palais Sans Souci & Citadelle Henry. One of the greatest response to the French Invasion in St. Domingue, present day Haiti.
Citadelle Laferriere
The largest castle in the western hemisphere. King Henry Christophe build this castle in case France ever returned. The castle was never finished and no battles ever took place at this castle.
HAITI - Cap Haitien Ep.1 | Sans Souci, Citadelle La Ferrière
See our trip to Cap-Haitien, Milot and discover the incredible fortress Citadel La Ferrière and the ruins of the castle Sans Souci in Haiti.
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CITADELLE LAFERRIERE, HAITI #shorts
QUICK INTRO THAT SHOWS HOW TO GET TO CITADELLE LAFERRIERE. FROM MILO, I CAN GET THERE BY MOTORCYCLE, HORSEBACK OR WALKING. SINCE I WAS FAR AWAY FROM MILO, I MADE IT BY CAR. CITADELLE LAFERRIERE AKA CITADELLE HENRY CHRISTOPHE IS A GREAT DEFENSIVE FORTRESS LOCATED IN CAP HAITIEN . THIS FORTRESS IS ABOUT 50 MINUTES AWAY FROM PALAIS SANS SOUCI OR SANS SOUCI PALACE. THAT WAS WHERE GENERAL HENRY CHRISTOPH RESIDED.
La Citadelle Laferrière - Haiti - 2014
20 Feb 2014. Inspiring views from the top of the Citadelle near the town of Milot in northern Haiti. And a great impromptu historical description in French from a local, 13-year-old guide named Kenson.
Citadelle Laferrière - Canons
Tour Guide explaining the Canons systems of Citadelle Laferrière.
The Citadelle Laferrière is a large mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, approximately 17 miles (27 km) south of the city of Cap-Haïtien and five miles (8 km) uphill from the town of Milot. It is the largest fortress in the Americas and the mountaintop fortress has itself become an icon of Haiti. The Citadel was built by Henri Christophe, a key leader during the Haitian slave rebellion, after Haiti gained independence from France at the beginning of the 19th century.
Visite Guidée à la Citadelle Henry avec Eddy Lubin - Share Our Heritage
Eddy Lubin, Un des meilleurs guides pour les visites à Historic Haiti.
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L'équipe de l'OGDNH, l'AGP et des représentants de l'ISPAN ont eu le plaisir d'écouter M. Lubin retracer des faits historiques depuis l'époque de la colonie de saint Domingue, Haïti ???????? aujourd'hui afin qu'ils comprennent mieux le contexte du système de défense fortifié dont fait partie la Citadelle Henry, site classé patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO et situé en Haïti.
on the Way to Citadelle La Ferriere Haiti
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Brief Tour of Citadelle Henry in Cap-Haitien
Check out this 360 view of Citadelle Henry perched high above Cap-Haitien in Haiti. The first ever UNESCO World Heritage site in Haiti and well worth the visit.
Horseback ride up to see Citadelle Henry in Cap-Haitien
As we rode horses up the steep stone road leading to Citadelle Henry, Haiti's most historical fortress, we passed musicians and art for sale along the way.