The city is home to one of Europe’s large energy and rail transport companies. The Lion of Belfort, which has become the symbol of the city, was made by world-renowned French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, who also created the Statue of Liberty. Made in the 1880’s, of red sandstone, the Lion of Belfort is situated on the cliffs of the Belfort castle and at 22 m long and 11 m wide it is a magnificent piece of art. In addition to the lion you can also visit the underground hall in which the lion was created and Bartholdi’s studio. Other sites to visit in the city include the magnificent Porte de Brisach, one of the gates accessing the citadel, and St. Christopher’s Cathedral, made from pink sandstone. Belfort has a hot and temperate climate. The EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is located 60 km east of the city center.
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