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Founded: 14th centuryCategory: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)
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The Château de Tallard, in the Hautes-Alpes, dates back to the 10th century. Originally a small fortress under the protection of the Princes of Orange, it was expanded into a castle in the 14th century. Over the centuries, it was enhanced with a grand hall, a Gothic chapel, and a fortified entrance.
The castle suffered damage during the Wars of Religion and was later restored by various owners. It was abandoned after being burned in 1692 but revived in the 20th century. The town of Tallard purchased it in 1957, leading to ongoing restorations.
Today, the château, a historic monument since 1969, is undergoing further renovations to host cultural events. It features defensive walls, round towers, a chapel, a guardhouse, and a partially ruined keep.
The church of the former Franciscan monastery was built probably between 1515 and 1520. It is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Rauma. The church stands by the small stream of Raumanjoki (Rauma river).
The exact age of the Church of the Holy Cross is unknown, but it was built to serve as the monastery church of the Rauma Franciscan Friary. The monastery had been established in the early 15th century and a wooden church was built on this location around the year 1420.
The Church of the Holy Cross served the monastery until 1538, when it was abandoned for a hundred years as the Franciscan friary was disbanded in the Swedish Reformation. The church was re-established as a Lutheran church in 1640, when the nearby Church of the Holy Trinity was destroyed by fire.
The choir of the two-aisle grey granite church features medieval murals and frescoes. The white steeple of the church was built in 1816 and has served as a landmark for seafarers.