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{{Infobox building |
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| name = Castillet |
| name = Castillet / Castellet |
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| image = |
| image = Perpignan Castillet 1.jpg |
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| image_caption = The Castillet. |
| image_caption = The Castillet. |
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| building_type = [[Fortification]] |
| building_type = [[Fortification]] |
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| location_country = [[France]] |
| location_country = [[France]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|42|42|02|N|2|53|38|E}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|42|42|02|N|2|53|38|E}} |
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| architect = |
| architect = Guillem Guitard |
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| start_date = 1368 |
| start_date = 1368 |
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| stop_date = 1542 |
| stop_date = 1542 |
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| owner = City of Perpignan |
| owner = City of [[Perpignan]] |
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The '''Castillet''' is |
The '''Castillet''' ({{IPA-ca|kəstiˈʎet|local}} or '''Castellet''' in [[Catalan language|Standard Catalan]], meaning ''small castle'') is an ancient [[fortification]] and city gate located in [[Perpignan]] ([[Pyrénées-Orientales]], [[France]]). Today, this monument, a strong symbol of the city, has become a museum: Museu Català de les Arts i Tradicions Populars (''Catalan Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions''). |
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The Castillet was made of three parts |
The Castillet was made of three parts: the ''big Castillet'', the ''small Castillet'' (former city gate), and a polygonal [[bastion]]. The bastion was destroyed in the early 20th century, but the big and small Castillet were saved from demolition.<ref>{{Base Mérimée|PA00104066|Castillet}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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== Architecture == |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www2.culture.gouv.fr/public/mistral/merimee_fr?ACTION=CHERCHER&FIELD_1=REF&VALUE_1=PA00104066 Castillet] on the ''Mérimée'' database of French historical monuments. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Visitor attractions in Pyrénées-Orientales}} |
{{Visitor attractions in Pyrénées-Orientales}} |
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{{coord|42|42|02|N|2|53|38|E|type:landmark_region:FR|display=title}} |
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Latest revision as of 00:44, 13 March 2024
| Castillet / Castellet | |
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 The Castillet. | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Fortification |
| Town or city | Perpignan |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 42°42′02″N 2°53′38″E / 42.70056°N 2.89389°E |
| Construction started | 1368 |
| Construction stopped | 1542 |
| Owner | City of Perpignan |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Guillem Guitard |
The Castillet (locally [kəstiˈʎet] or Castellet in Standard Catalan, meaning small castle) is an ancient fortification and city gate located in Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales, France). Today, this monument, a strong symbol of the city, has become a museum: Museu Català de les Arts i Tradicions Populars (Catalan Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions).
The Castillet was made of three parts: the big Castillet, the small Castillet (former city gate), and a polygonal bastion. The bastion was destroyed in the early 20th century, but the big and small Castillet were saved from demolition.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Base Mérimée: Castillet, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
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42°42′02″N 2°53′38″E / 42.70056°N 2.89389°E
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