Walls of La Cite, Carcassonne, France

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The old city (La Cite) of Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was a significant military fortress during the middle ages but fell into disrepair until it was restored in 1853 by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.

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Location: Carcassonne, France
Photo credit: © Kevin Lanthier / Alamy / Afripics
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