Turku, Finland
1351
Pernaja, Finland
1410-1440
Pälkäne, Finland
1495-1505
Raasepori, Finland
1465-1470
Raasepori, Finland
1475-1480
Pyhtää, Finland
1460
Vaasa, Finland
1500-1520
Naantali, Finland
1510
Hauho, Finland
1500-1520
Storkyro, Finland
1513-1533
Siuntio, Finland
1460-1489
Taivassalo, Finland
1425-1440
Kokkola, Finland
1500-1530
Kirkkonummi, Finland
1400-1490
Tornio, Finland
1500-1513
Turku, Finland
1440
Mynämäki, Finland
1425-1440
Hollola, Finland
1495-1510
Lieto, Finland
1470-1500
Perniö, Finland
1460-1480
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.