-NEUF-BRISACH, FRANCE - JULY 21, 2025: Located in the Alsace region, the fortified city of Neuf-Brisach stands as a striking example of geometric precision, with its octagonal layout visible from above. Designed in the 17th century by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, military architect to King Louis XIV, the city is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and reflects Vauban’s concept of the “ideal city.” Neuf-Brisach features symmetrical bastions, layered defensive walls, and a grid-like central neighborhood that form a star-shaped fortress. Its ramparts, moats, and layout highlight the engineering ingenuity of its time. The meticulously planned city center, surrounded by fortifications, continues to attract architecture enthusiasts, photographers, and history lovers from around the world. Writing by Ayse Elif Erdis