Carcassonne Citadel: Europe's Largest & Best-Preserved Medieval Fortress [Amazing Places 4K]

Carcassonne Citadel: Europe's Largest & Best-Preserved Medieval Fortress [Amazing Places 4K]

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The Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne in France is renowned as Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval fortified town. It features spectacular double walls stretching 3 km, 52 watchtowers, the 12th-century Château Comtal, and the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands as an outstanding example of a medieval fortified town, with its massive defenses encircling the castle, surrounding buildings, streets, and fine Gothic basilica.

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