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Located at the highest point of the city of Carcassonne is the Château Comtal, a castle which dates back to the 12th century. Built over the western part of the city walls, you’ll learn about its history, including visits by French kings, and how it was restored in the 19th century.
Basilique Saint Nazaire
The most beautiful and impressive in the city is the Basilique Saint Nazaire, a Gothic and Romanesque marvel which was built in the first half of the 12th century. Here, you will find original stained glass windows as well as a massive structure designed in the shape of a cross.
The Walls
Arguably the most striking thing about the Cité of Carcassonne are the walls which protected and shielded it from outside intruders. Reaching heights between ten and 12 meters, towers are placed throughout the walls to give it support and provide lookout points hundreds of kilometers into the distance.
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]]>What is spectacular about Carcassonne, however, is its medieval walled city. Located on top of a hill just to the west of the modern city’s center is the largest and best-preserved medieval walled city left on Earth.
The citadel, which was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997, is a spectacular example of a fortified city. Visitors to Carcassonne are consistently blown away by its excellently-preserved architecture.
The medieval walled city is full of family-owned, traditional French restaurants and shops. Here, visitors can try “cassoulet,” a meat and bean stew that’s the most typical dish of the region.
When visiting the Cite de Carcassonne, an obligatory thing to do is to visit the 13th century Carcassonne Cathedral. The gothic building is a beautiful piece of art dedicated to Saint Michael.
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Finally, all visitors should visit the Chateau Comtal, the highlight of the city. This restored 12th century castle once housed the royalty of the city in the times of the Kingdom of Aragon.
Traveling to Carcassonne is like going back it time. Make sure to visit!
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