Grenoble is surrounded by mountains and is renowned for its scientific research centers, universities, museums, ski resorts, hilltop forts, and winter sports. Take a spherical cable car ride to La Bastille Hill to view a series of ancient fortifications that are built on the slopes of the hill overlooking the city of Grenoble. Must-go attractions of the city are Musée de Grenoble, Musée Archéologique, and Place St. André. The museums display a vast collection of modern art and works of Flemish, Italian, and Renaissance paintings. With three major mountain ranges, hiking, rock climbing, and skiing in the winter season are popular outdoor adventures in the city.