The fortress is known as an almost completely preserved (more precisely, well-restored) system of powerful medieval fortifications. Seeing it up close, one simply marvels at how such a thing could have been built so long ago and how one can even try to besiege such an impregnable structure. Two rows of fortress walls, 52 towers, inside the castle - few places else can so clearly plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. It seems that he got to many centuries ago in a time machine. Previously, Carcassonne was an important and wealthy city in the Languedoc, many Cathars (Albigensians) lived here - adherents of a religious doctrine declared heresy in 1179. During the crusade, the fortress was taken, according to legend, by cunning and treason without destruction and siege. It is believed that the fortress has always successfully withstood sieges and attacks and was never taken again (neither in the Hundred Years War, nor during the religious wars with the Huguenots).
From 1849 to 1889, large-scale restoration work was carried out here, which is why it has such a good view. The fortress consists of several parts, the entrance to the central part is paid, the rest can be visited for free. You need at least 3 hours to visit, but it is better to set aside half a day and enjoy all the views. This is the place that you must see.
From 1849 to 1889, large-scale restoration work was carried out here, which is why it has such a good view. The fortress consists of several parts, the entrance to the central part is paid, the rest can be visited for free. You need at least 3 hours to visit, but it is better to set aside half a day and enjoy all the views. This is the place that you must see.
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