Tallinn, Estonia
1319
Tallinn, Estonia
1229
Tallinn, Estonia
1230-1270
Tallinn, Estonia
1267
Tartu, Estonia
1250-1300
Tartu, Estonia
1300-1330
Rakvere, Estonia
1430's
Põlva, Estonia
15th century
Haapsalu, Estonia
1524
Palamuse, Estonia
1234
Saaremaa, Estonia
ca. 1250-1290
Padise, Estonia
15th century
Märjamaa, Estonia
14th century
Saaremaa, Estonia
13-14th century
Vormsi, Estonia
ca. 1400
Harjumaa, Estonia
15th century
Saaremaa, Estonia
1227
Kareda Parish, Estonia
ca. 1300
Nõo, Estonia
1250's
Hanila, Estonia
1260's
The Château de Foix dominates the town of Foix. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. Built on an older 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.
In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians.