Carcassonne (disambiguation) facts for kids
Carcassonne can mean a few different things! It's most famous as a really old, fortified city in France. But it's also a super popular board game.
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The City of Carcassonne
Carcassonne is a famous medieval city in the south of France. It's known for its amazing fortified walls and towers. Imagine a real-life castle city! This city looks like something out of a fairy tale.
History of the City
People have lived in Carcassonne for a very long time. The Romans built the first forts here around 100 BC. Later, in the Middle Ages, the city became very important. It was a strong fortress that protected the region.
The city has two main parts:
- The Cité (the old fortified city)
- The Ville Basse (the lower town)
The Cité is the most famous part. It has two rings of huge walls and 53 towers! These walls were built to keep enemies out. It's one of the best examples of a medieval fortified city in Europe.
Carcassonne Today
Today, Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's a very special place that is protected for future generations. Thousands of people visit it every year. They come to explore the old streets, climb the towers, and learn about history. It's like stepping back in time!
The Carcassonne Board Game
Carcassonne is also a very popular German-style board game. It was created by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede. The game first came out in 2000. It quickly became a favorite for many families and friends.
How to Play
In the Carcassonne board game, players draw and place square tiles. These tiles show different parts of a medieval landscape. You might see cities, roads, monasteries, or fields. As you place tiles, you build a map together.
After placing a tile, you can choose to place one of your wooden followers, called meeples. You can put a meeple on:
- A road (as a robber)
- A city (as a knight)
- A monastery (as a monk)
- A field (as a farmer)
When a feature like a road or city is completed, the meeple scores points. Then, the meeple returns to the player. The goal is to score the most points by building and completing features.
Awards and Popularity
The Carcassonne board game won the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2001. This award is given to the best board game of the year in Germany. Winning this award made the game even more popular around the world. Many different versions and expansions of the game have been released since then.
Other Meanings
- Carcassonne (Faulkner): This is a short story written by William Faulkner in 1931.
- Carcassonne (album): This is a music album by the artist Stephan Eicher.
See also
In Spanish: Carcassonne (desambiguación) para niños
