User:Equendil/Fortified City of Carcassonne
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The Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne (French Cité de Carcassonne) is a medieval architectural ensemble located near the modern French city of Carcassonne in the Aude department, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It is situated on the right bank of the Aude river, south east of the modern city. The fortified city, whose origins trace back to the Gallo Roman period, is reknown for its double defensive wall, nearly 3km long and comprised of 52 towers, dominating the valley. The city also feature a castle (château comtal) and the Basilique St Nazaire.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Criteria | Cultural: ii, iv |
Reference | 345 |
Inscription | 1997 (21th Session) |
Coordinates | 43.21306°N 2.352028°E / 43.21306; 2.352028 |
Saved from demolition and restored in the XIXth century by Viollet le Duc, the fortified city is, since 1997, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The castle, defensive walls, lices (the space between the two defensive walls) and towers belong to the state, and are managed by the centre des monuments nationaux[1], the rest of the historic city belongs to the municipality.