vineri, 21 ianuarie 2011

Crac des Chevaliers, Syria


he world's 10 most beautiful buildings

Get a glimpse into the planet's most captivating architecture with these 10 beautiful buildings.
By Lonely Planet
The world's 10 most beautiful buildings: 8 of 10
8. Crac des Chevaliers, Syria
Described by TE Lawrence as the "finest castle in the world," this hilltop Crusader fortress might be 800 years old but, like a good Botox treatment, stands tight and taught against the ravages of time. It's the classic blueprint of a medieval castle, its thick outer walls separated from the inner structure by a moat dug out of the rock. Inside, it's a minitown, complete with a chapel, baths, a great hall and a Gothic loggia. The most visible sign of aging is the vegetation that grows from its walls; nothing a good shave wouldn't fix.

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