Fortifications of Québec City

The fortifications of Québec City are a series of defensive walls and structures built between the 17th and 19th centuries to protect the city from invasions. They include walls, bastions, gates, and defensive towers that encircle Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These fortifications reflect military architecture designed to withstand sieges and attacks, highlighting the city's strategic importance in North American history. Today, they are preserved as a historic landmark, offering insight into colonial defense systems and contributing to the city's charming, fortified landscape.