CitadelleHenri

A major historic landmark in northern Haiti and a central chapter in the country's independence story.

The Citadelle Laferrière on its mountain ridge above forested slopes, seen from the air

This starter entry introduces the Citadelle as a place of history and memory. Access conditions, guides and opening details must be confirmed locally before a visit.

Photographs on this page: Citadelle Laferrière Aerial View by SPC Gibran Torres, United States Army, public domain. Other photographs: Gidnou and its community.