Tuesday 15 August 2017

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne,France.




Since the pre-Roman period, a fortified settlement has existed on the hill where Carcassonne now stands. In its present form it is an outstanding example of a medieval fortified town, with its massive defences encircling the castle and the surrounding buildings, its streets and its fine Gothic cathedral. Carcassonne is also of exceptional importance because of the lengthy restoration campaign undertaken by Viollet-le-Duc, one of the founders of the modern science of conservation.My first card received from Aleksandra. Thank you for the beautiful card and stamp.
Date of Inscription: 1997
Ref: 345rev
2017 Stamp- The 100th Anniversary of USA Entering World War I


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