Photographer’s Note
In the 18th century the "Cite" was just a miserable outlying quarter of the lower town which had prospered through the sale of wine and the manufacture of sheets.
The rooftops of the towers slowly crumbled away and in 1850 a decree stated that all of the fortifications should be pulled down. It is only thanks to the combined actions of a learned inhabitant of Carcassonne and a famous architect, that they were saved.
People still live in the "Cite" today. 52 towers and 2 defensive walls make 3km of ramparts.
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Photo Information
- Copyright: Glenn Brooks (alarmhead) (104)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-09-07
- Categories: Architecture
- Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S7000
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2008-09-13 9:40
Viewed: 1032
Points: 4
