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Carcassonne is a fortified city in South France close to the Pyrenees. Around 100BC the Romans started to fortify the hilltop. The fortress became famous during the Albigensian Crusades, when the city was a stronghold of the Cathars. The medieval fortress of Carcassonne became UNESCO world heritage in 1997.
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Picture taken 2.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1354
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Rudelsburg Castle was first mentioned in 1127.
It is located on a picturesque rock, divided from
Saaleck Castle by the steep canyon, created by the
River Saale.
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Picture taken 3.4.2005 -
aerial photo #0003-0021
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Carlos V inserted a Renaissance palace into the complex of the Alhambra. He planned to make Granada his main residence. The interests of Karl V changed because of Columbus discovery of America and Karl gave his plans. The palace remained unfinished.
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Picture taken 6.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1571
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