La Citadelle Laferrière
fortress, Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
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La Citadelle Laferrière is a massive mountaintop fortress located near Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. Built by Henry Christophe, a leader of the Haitian Revolution, construction began in 1804 and took 13 years to complete, employing 200,000 former slaves. Often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this UNESCO World Heritage site is accessible only by a challenging ascent. The fortress, along with Christophe's nearby Sans-Souci Palace, stands as a significant symbol of Haiti's history and independence.1
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