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== Landmarks == *The Châtel Gate is the only remaining part of the medieval city walls. It leads onto La Roche Square. *La Citadelle was built in the 17th century. It is still in military hands but the underlying tunnels can be visited. *[[Verdun Cathedral]] (''Notre-Dame de Verdun'') was consecrated in 1147 but was built on the site of an earlier church. The 12th-century Lion Door on the north side has a lavishly decorated [[Tympanum (architecture)|tympanum]]. The whole building was heavily restored in the 18th century. *The Episcopal Palace was built in the 18th century by Robert de Cotte and has a fine façade. Part of the building is occupied by the World Peace Centre. *The Princerie Museum is located in the former residence of the Primicier (the highest-ranking public servant) of [[Principality of Verdun|Verdun]]. It contains historic work of art from the region. *The "Subterranean Citadel" is situated at the entrance of Verdun. It holds {{convert|4|km|0|abbr=on}} of shafts that used to accommodate soldiers during the war. *The former [[Abbey of St Paul, Verdun|Abbey of St Paul]] houses the ''palais de justice'' and the headquarters of the sub-prefecture of Meuse. <gallery> File:Mairie Verdun.JPG|Verdun town hall File:Cathedrale Verdun.JPG|Verdun Cathedral File:Verdun 4juni2006 041.jpg|Verdun episcopal palace </gallery>
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