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Carcassonne Aude Gate
© regmar
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Uploaded: 06/08/05 6:12 PM GMT
Carcassonne Aude Gate
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This is the Aude Gate of the city of Carcassonne. The Aude is the river that flows past the base of this hill. Carcassonne was the seat of the Trencavel family - heretic counts and victims of the Albigensian Crusade which swept through this region in the 12th century.
Besieged for an extended period, Carcassonne showed no sign of falling to the king's armies until by stupid chance the inhabitants sortied out to attack the king, and though they almost got him, they left the city gate open, and Carcassonne fell to the invaders. Its walls still stand, and are a most amazing relic of this period before Innocent III, bishop of Rome killed all his political opposition and became the infallible Pope.
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::bayoubooger
06/08/05 8:08 PM GMT
now that's a castle, good to have you back Reg, looking forward to some new landscapes and i know you holding some, give 'em here...
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When the white man discovered this
country, Indians were running it.
No taxes no debt, women did all the work.
White man thought he could improve on a system like this.
So glad you are back.. Great castle..I do love a good castle...Thanks for he history.. Very interesting.. Looks like you had a great time.. Can't wait to see what else you have for us..
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Welcome back, Beautiful landscape and an amazing castle and history...
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But words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling, like dew, upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think and smile.
Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind.
All kinds of bad things can happen when you forget to lock that front door. Glad to see the state of preservation here, perhaps the town understands what they have in the way of legacy and tourism. It's a beautiful shot rambling down the hill to the town like that.
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Very beautiful view and CASTLE itself. Thanks for sharing.
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Another Caedes addict and devoted fan.
Welcome back Regmar, and I see you have come back in style, lol...lovely capture of this fascinating castle and the countryside...interesting background info too...good work.:Pat.
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Join me and Let's Talk.
As always, this is beautiful!
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Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it.---Song of Solomon 8:7
A supurb image both technically and artistically.
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-DFX - "Come away with me to a fractal sea where the digital dophins flow."
wow that pic. cool!
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"As if there was only one last golden day of peace to enjoy with Ron, and Hermione." ~ J.K. Rowling
I love everything about this photo it's fantastic, the mountains on the horizon the little village and of course the Aude Gate. Thank you so much for the wonderful explantion that you have given with this great shot. 10 from me and onto my desktop :)
Auline
Auline
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Amazing capture! I'm fascinated by castles that have been around since the crusades... thank you. ^_^
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"Every heart that has beat
strong and cheerfully has left a
hopeful impulse behind it in the
world, and bettered the tradition
of mankind."- Robert Louis Stevenson
Nice image. I love the detail and the way you've framed your subject.
Very well done Reg
Best Jackie
Very well done Reg
Best Jackie
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Wonderful shot of this great castle. And I do believe that you were right about my shot.... this looks a lot like it!
You have many lovely shots in your gallery... so I'll add you to my friends list... then I'll know where to go for beautiful shots!
Gabrielle
You have many lovely shots in your gallery... so I'll add you to my friends list... then I'll know where to go for beautiful shots!
Gabrielle
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Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
I've been there in a long trip I made up through France starting from Bologna till Biarrritz in the France Atlantic coast, all by car. The arrival in Carcassone was fantastic and history about the crusades and the fighting against Cathars is very interesting.
Great. I really like,
Ed.
Great. I really like,
Ed.
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Great photo - great architecture - great history - thanks so much for the submission... almost 4 years ago! I'm surprised I never spotted it before. The irony in the photo is the cluster of wind generators on that rise in the distance, a complete contrast in character but similar in appearance to this cluster of medieval towers.
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