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  1. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Brest,_FranceBrest, France - Wikipedia

    Brest ( French pronunciation: [bʁɛst] ⓘ; [3] Breton pronunciation: [bʀest] [4]) is a port city in the Finistère department, Brittany. Located in a sheltered bay not far from the western tip of a peninsula and the western extremity of metropolitan France, [5] Brest is an important harbour and the second largest French military port after ...

  2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Brest,_BelarusBrest, Belarus - Wikipedia

    Brest, formerly Brest-Litovsk and Brest-on-the-Bug, is a city in Belarus at the border with Poland opposite the Polish town of Terespol, where the Bug and Mukhavets rivers meet, making it a border town.It serves as the administrative center of Brest Region and Brest District, though it is administratively separated from the district. As of 2024, it has a population of 344,470.

  3. Experience Brest. Brest is first and foremost a large port, tucked within a bay beside the Atlantic coast. The bombings of 1944 left the city in ruins, but it has been rebuilt in a fascinating show of modernist, neoclassical, Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture. As a listed City of Art and History, there’s always something new and different ...

  4. Oceanarium featuring a diverse array of marine life across polar, tropical, and local sea habitats, complete with educational exhibits and picnic-friendly outdoor spaces. 2. Jardin du Conservatoire Botanique National de Brest. 450.

  5. Apr 29, 2023 · 5. Musée National de la Marine Source: flickr Musée National de la Marine Brest’s Naval Museum is in the Château de Brest, the oldest building in the city. There has been a fort here since the Roman camp of Osismis in the 3rd century, and it later became a seat for the Dukes of Brittany repelling sieges by the British in the 14th and 15th centuries.

  6. May 30, 2024 · Brest, port city, Finistère département, Bretagne région, western France, on two hills divided by the Penfeld River. Its magnificent roadstead, the Rade de Brest, is 14 miles (23 km) long; it is protected from the sea by the Quélern Peninsula, and the Goulet Passage (about 1–2 miles wide [1.5–3

  7. 15,348. Brest, France. Brest’s natural harbour, guarded by an imposing medieval tower and castle, hints at its past as one Brittany’s most important maritime cities—and it’s still the heart of the modern town, with seafront cafés looking out over yachts, fishing boats, and naval vessels. Read more.

  8. Jul 27, 2023 · This Brest street is located in the Pontaniou valley, below the Capuchin plateau, in the Recouvrance district. This authentic-looking and uniquely charming street captivates many: on one side, the high wall of the Madeleine courtyard and its fountain; on the other, houses from the 17th and 19th centuries, with their small gardens and terraces ...

  9. A promontory overlooking the sea, Brest is a perfect blend of urban character and maritime culture. Nautical activities, cruises on the harbor, visits to museums and gardens, family leisure activities, hiking on the GR34 and exceptional natural sites are all concentrated within the same perimeter. Brest also cultivates its Breton identity through its many maritime events, its gastronomy and ...

  10. Sep 12, 2020 · 4. Lights Alley. 220. Points of Interest & Landmarks. By gyanfernando. A series of interesting and quirky sculptures associated with old street lamps is a must-see in Brest. It is a free... 5. Historical and Memorial Museum Nemtsevichi Estate.

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