In Angers, an ancient medieval castle welcomes tourists with its grandeur
Angers It is the ancient capital of the family kingdom angio, the same one that gave rise to the monarchs who ruled the Kingdom of Naples in ancient times and that would also generate the Plantagenet dynasty, sovereigns of England. Even today, the glories of this city are remembered by the imposing castle, which stands above the river, in the Loire Valley.
among the famous castles of france Angers is one of the most sought after by tourists, because it is very large and most of the old buildings are still in perfect condition today. The history of human settlement in these areas has its roots in antiquity, but the castle was built "only" in the year 1200, by Louis IX, king of France.
In 1400, the Dukes of Anjou made the castle their own. stately building, where they expanded and beautified some rooms and built more structures. Over the centuries the Castle had various vicissitudes, after the War it was also used as a prison. Today, Angers Castle is an imposing and large castle, which requires a weekend to visit in depth.
Angers Castle is located in a hill which dominates the Maine, a tributary of the Loire; Around the fortress area there are 17 large towers, about 30 meters high, which allow you to see the construction from afar. The fortification surrounds the territory on three sides, since to the north there is a precipice towards the river.
At the base ofhigh wall, which in some places exceeds 40 m, there were once large flooded ditches; Today water is no longer present on these lands, which are owned by the municipality of Angers and have been transformed into parks and gardens, very pleasant for a walk in front of the great Castle.
Inside the walls the area is divided into two parts; Below are buildings that were once used for Garrison. At the top, however, is the most spectacular part, the one dedicated to the noble houses and the Saint-Laud chapel, of which only some remains remain.
At Angers Castle you can admire theApocalypse Tapestry, finely decorated; Within the walls you can visit a two-story castle. The chapel dedicated to San Juan Bautista is also very interesting. Among the parts that have remained intact there is also the Royal House and other buildings from the 15th century, which are still fully accessible today.
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