Le Havre
- States
- France
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2005
- Location
- Department of Seine-Maritime, Region of Haute-Normandie
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 49.49278, 0.1075
- Last Visited
- 2019
- UNESCO ID
- 1181
- WH Site
- 1181
Le Havre, a UNESCO World Heritage site in France, is a remarkable example of post-World War II urban planning and architecture. Designed by Auguste Perret, the city showcases a modernist reconstruction with innovative use of reinforced concrete, blending functionality with aesthetic harmony. Its unique layout, featuring wide boulevards and a grid pattern, reflects a vision of renewal after wartime destruction. Key landmarks, like the St. Joseph’s Church with its striking tower, highlight Le Havre’s cultural and historical significance.
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