The medieval fortress and walled city of Carcassonne in southwest France

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The medieval fortress and walled city of Carcassonne in southwest France. Founded by the Visigoths in the 5th century, it was restored in 1853 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Viewed over the Pont Vieux crossing the Aude River.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Carcassonne in southwest France
Photo credit: © Steve Allen Travel Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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