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Tour Charlemagne

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Tour Charlemagne

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Location: Centre-Val de Loire, France

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Karsten S.

September 11, 2019

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The Basilica and the Abbey of Saint-Martin de Tours in Tours, as the tomb of St. Martin of Tours, was one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites for more than a millennium. In the 18th century, Saint-Martin's basilica and abbey declined, and were largely destroyed during the French Revolution. As remains are preserved until today only two towers from the 11th to 13th century - the so-called Tour Charlemagne (1928 partially collapsed and rebuilt) and the Tour de l'Horloge. Incidentally, instead of the original buildings now runs the Rue des Halles.

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Fcl

September 24, 2019

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Charlemagne had one of his wives buried nearby in a burial ground. Dmit also the name reference.

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Paul_C

October 24, 2022

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The Charlemagne Tower, the only remnant of an old basilica dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, is an imposing structure when one walks through the surrounding streets.

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