Brest is a beautiful city with rich history. It was damaged severely during the Second World War, so today tourists can see only a fraction of historic sites and place of interest that have managed to survive. The ancient castle of Brest and Tour Tanguy Tower located not far away from it are known as the most famous attractions of the city. The castle was built in the 14th century. This is a powerful fortification, which may seem a little severe and grim at a glance. The old tower has become the location of a museum, the exhibition of which is devoted to pre-war history of the city. Among the priceless exhibits of the museum you will surely find old photographs and documents, as well as a large collection of paintings and historical artifacts.
The eastern part of Brest is the location of another important excursion destination - Okeanapolis. The large-scale center is divided into several themed zones, each of which is devoted to the peculiarities of a particular climate zone. The center is home to 40 huge aquariums in total. Here guests of the center will see a rich collection of inhabitants of the oceans and other marine creatures. Visitors are free to make an excursion around the center and listen to interesting lectures. A photo with seals and penguins that live in the Polar pavilion will become a wonderful memorable item.
Fans of photography should definitely visit Centre Atlantique de la Photographie Gallery, which was opened in 1996. Each year the gallery hosts more than a dozen of various exhibitions that feature works of most famous photographers of the country. Returning to the subject of architectural monuments of Brest, we should definitely not forget to mention Recouvrance Bridge, which is widely known as the largest drawbridge in Europe. The length of the bridge is 87 meters; this is one of the most prominent architectural sites of Brest.
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