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Did you know that Montréal was a fortified city? Learn about its urban landscape, wood palisade dating back to the 17th century and the construction of the stone fortification in the 18th century, which protected the city's large institutional buildings featuring walled-in gardens, as well as some 400 houses. Discover the military structure that surrounded the city, with six metre high walls and 14 fortified fronts.
This short film produced in 2011, tells the story of Montréal as a fortified city within modern urban development.