List of Louvier National Landmarks
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A National Landmark (Lysian: Monument National) is a building, object, site, natural feature, or structure that is officially recognized by the Louvian government for its noteworthy historical, political, cultural, or scientific significance. The Centre of National Monuments (Lysian : Centre des monuments nationaux) under the Louvian Ministry of Culture is responsible for the classification and maintenance of national landmarks.
List of Landmarks
Landmark Name | Image | Date Designated | Location | Description | Type |
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Basilica of Saint-Antoine | 11 July 1924 | Port-du-Roy | Catholic basilica | Cultural | |
Château de Séllière | 26 April 1936 | Saint-Philippe | Castle of the governors and former viceroys of Louvier | Historical | |
Tourelle Museum | 16 January 1985 | Saint-Philippe | Museum dedicated to the painter and sculptor Charles Tourelle, known as "Le Petite Artiste". It houses more than 1,500 works of art, personal items and artifacts from Tourelle. | Historical | |
Souillon Cemetery | 24 February 1948 | Saint-Philippe | It is the largest cemetery in Louvier. Many famous people are buried there. | Cultural | |
Monument of Antoine de Varelle I | 23 November 1975 | Saint-Philippe | Monument in honor of King Antoine de Varelle I, first king of the kingdom of Louvier and hero of the war of independence | Culture | |
Vieille Place | 18 May 1997 | Saint-Philippe | Historic square of Old Saint-Philippe | Historical | |
Grandes-Chutes | 2 October 1969 | Saint-Philippe | Waterfalls located next to Saint-Philippe and flowing into the Saint-Pierre river | Culture | |
Palais royal | 15 October 1965 | Saint-Philippe | Royal residence of the Kings of Louvier | Historical |