Editing Metz (section)

== What to visit ? ==
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* '''The Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Etienne)''' is a truly impressive structure, overlooking the river and the city. Inside, both its height (the third-tallest nave in France) and its stained glass windows (reportedly the largest surface area in France, with several painted by Chagall) will impress visitors. '''Advice''': have a look at it by daylight and also by night!


* '''Place d'Armes''', the square next to the cathedral, is notable for the four buildings that surround it. They were specifically designed to show the balance between the various local powers: religion (the cathedral), the military (now converted to the tourist office), civil government (the town hall) and justice (the court building). 


* '''The Covered Market (Marché Couvert)''', opposite the cathedral, was historically the bishop's palace. Today it hosts stalls selling meats, cheeses, and other regional specialities. On Saturdays (9h - 12h) it takes place a market where you can find local products.


* '''The Opera-Théâtre''', not far from the Cathedral, is a theatre and opera house, built between 1732 and 1752 - the oldest in France still acting.


* The houses of '''St Louis Square''' (Place Saint-Louis) were built in the 13th century on the old city walls by Italian bankers to look like Italian lord castles.

[[File:louis.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Place St Louis]]



























* '''The Railway Station''' (built in 1908) and its imperial area built during German occupation. 

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* '''Botanical Garden''' (closing at night fall).


* '''Pompidou museum''' (free entrance under 26 yo and over 60 yo, 7 euros otherwise)
More information: http://www.centrepompidou-metz.fr/
[[File:pompidou.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Centre Pompidou]]























* The '''German gate''' is one of the Medieval gates of the city. It was built between the 13th and 15th century.

























* The '''Serpenoise gate''' is one of the old city gates. It was built in the 19th century at the same place as the original one that was destroyed in the 15th century. Next to it you can find a WWII memorial.


More information about places to visit in Metz on the [[wikivoyage:Metz]] !