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The Citadelle Laferrière is a mountaintop fortress, located on the northern coast of Haiti - on the top of mountain Bonnet a L’Eveque.

Depicted on local currency, stamps and postcards, this amazing structure has become the symbol of Haiti’s power and independence.

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Henry Christophe, self-proclaimed king of northern Haiti in With canons, the Citadel formed part of Christophe's expansive imperial court.

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This is the forgotten, remarkable story of Henry Christophe.

The splendid palace was designed as residence for King Henri Christophe.

It was built in the beginning of the 19th century by one of the leaders of Haiti’s slave revolution.

The Citadelle Laferrière is also known simply as the Citadelle or as Citadelle Henri Christophe in the honor of its creator.

The Citadelle is referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World and in it was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This massive stone construction is the largest fortress in the Americas. Built to demonstrate the power of the newly independent Haiti, the Citadelle Laferrière was essential for the security of Haiti’s newly formed state. 

The fortress was built for enabling the king to use the so-called scorched eart