Explore the historic highlights of Sigtuna
Sigtuna, Sweden
ca.1100
Sigtuna, Sweden
1230-1255
Sigtuna, Sweden
1916
Sigtuna, Sweden
1630's
Sigtuna, Sweden
12th century
Sigtuna, Sweden
1670
Sigtuna, Sweden
12th century
Sigtuna, Sweden
c. 1200
Sigtuna, Sweden
1160's
Sigtuna, Sweden
15th century
Sigtuna, Sweden
12th century
Sigtuna, Sweden
13th century
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.