This impressive stronghold is more than two thousand years old and once hosted more than 3000 people. It has seen probably more wars than all history movies combined and was over the centuries conquered by the Romans, Goths and the Arabs before finally being held by the french.
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The outer and inner wall imbed a total of 52 strong turrets.
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The castle's area spans 14 hectare, approximately 20 soccer fields.
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"Carcassonne" stems from french "Madame Carcas sonne" which means "Madame Carcas rings [a bell]"
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The bridge leading to the enormous castle.
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In the 13th century the castle was the french inquisition's headquarter.
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After seeing the stronghold, Edward the "Black Prince" changed his plans to conquer Carcassonne in 1353.