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Porte Cailhau in Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France #281135648
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Located at the Place du Palais on the banks of the Garonne River, the Porte Cailhau once served as the main entrance to the city. Designed as a monument to Charles VIII, the medieval gateway looks much the same as it did when it was constructed in 1495. Standing 10 stories high at its turreted apex, it was once incorporated into the city walls. The gate is of architectural interest because it contains both Gothic and Renaissance features. An exhibit displays the types of tools and materials used for its construction.
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