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Cité de Carcassonne, Carcassonne Center

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Cité de Carcassonne, a fully restored, fortified French town dates back more than 2,000 years. This site is widely considered one of the best examples of a well-preserved medieval city with heavy fortifications. A classic fortress on a high peak features architectural influences from the Romans, fifth-century Visigoths, and later occupants. You can explore two rings of fortified walls with battlements, conical towers, bridges, stone streets, and medieval buildings. A famous Gothic cathedral with carved stone columns and stained glass windows crowns the city. Add Cité de Carcassonne to your Carcassonne travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Carcassonne driving holiday site .

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• By LoBommer

  Amazing fortifications and ramparts and castle buildings. The whole city has a wonderful historical feeling, in places it's a bit like the original that Harry Potter was based on. A little bit tacky o...  more »

• By AnOv21

  Cité de Carcassonne средневековая крепость, жилой район города Каркассон Франция 2500 лет истории, объект Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО. Очень люблю гулять по таким улочкам, которым много сотен лет, а мо...  more »

  Cit' de Carcassonne medieval fortress, residential area of the city of Carcassonne France 2500 years of history, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I love to walk on such streets, which are many hundreds of years, and maybe thousands. Once was at a similar facility in Belgorod-Dniestrovsky fortress Ackerman, from the outside also looks very impressive, but inside is empty, almost nothing, and here I could not even imagine that inside will be a residential city, restaurants, shops, hotel, church, etc. . Loved!
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• By Terry Beagle

  Our guide was easy to understand and very informative on the history and life of the city. She dispelled rumors or incorrect ideas. She tailored all to our age group. I loved walking the medieval streets . Would have liked to walked above the castle but age and mobility prevented that. It was an enjoyable day stepping back in history.

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• By DreamilyReal

  If you are a fan of medieval castles, I highly recommend a visit! I love how many of the details and material are preserved and there is a village within that is alive! Just that it’s mostly souvenirs shops and restaurants now but still interesting nonetheless. We walked around admiring the structures and views for a good 3 hours. Plenty of parking here so there is nothing to worry about if you are coming by car.

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