Aerial panorama of Socoa fort guarding the entrance of the Saint Jean de Luz bay, popular beach and resort on the Atlantic ocean

Aerial panorama of Socoa fort guarding the entrance of the Saint Jean de Luz bay, popular beach and resort on the Atlantic ocean Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Tomka / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

R20MJ5

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34.2 MB (2.1 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3992 x 2992 px | 33.8 x 25.3 cm | 13.3 x 10 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

16 March 2018

Location:

Saint Jean de Luz France

More information:

This fort, built in 1627 and rebuilt by Vauban, was designed to protect the port of Socoa and the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. He fulfilled his role until the mid-19th century before being assigned to Customs and then to sailing.