Cité de Carcassonne

The Cité of Carcassonne is a medieval fortified city located on a hill.

It is situated to the southeast of the modern city. Its origins date back to the Gallo-Roman period, and its development into a fortress took place during the Middle Ages. The fortified city is surrounded by a double wall with a total of 52 towers. The main buildings within the still inhabited Cité are a castle and a church dedicated to Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Cels).

In the 19th century, the already decaying Cité of Carcassonne was restored and rebuilt under the direction of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. This resulted in a well-preserved, extensive historical monument, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

The Cité attracts around 3 to 4 million visitors annually, making it one of France's most important tourist attractions.

I've already uploaded many photos I've taken here in the past, so ll not add more now.