Tours is of great interest to fans of sightseeing, as many ancient and medieval sights have survived in the city. The main symbol of Tours is the beautiful Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, the construction of which lasted for nearly three hundred years. This spectacular medieval building represents a unique combination of different architectural styles; the height of cathedral towers is 70 meters. The cathedral has retained many original elements, including elegant 13th-century stained-glass windows.
This picturesque city is situated on the bank of the Laura River. Due to a large number of cultural and historical monuments Tours has won the honorary title of City of History and Art. …
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The rue Colbert is a real city attraction and a walk along will bring a lot of experience. A huge number of beautiful half-timbered houses usually photographed by travelers have remained here. The imposing architectural building - the Archbishop's Palace – is located next to the cathedral.
After touring historic sites visitors can stroll through the beautiful ancient garden; there is the famous Liban cedar on its territory. The height of this mighty tree is 33 meters and age is about two hundred years. One of the most visited cultural venues of the city - the Museum of Fine Arts – is in the garden too. Its collection is very diverse and will impress even those who haven’t shown much interest in the culture before. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
This picturesque city is situated on the bank of the Laura River. Due to a large number of cultural and historical monuments Tours has won the honorary title of City of History and Art. …
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Another important attraction of Tours is located on the Place Plumereau; we are talking about the old Basilica of Sant-Martn. Named after the patron saint the basilica attracts pilgrims and curious tourists from all over the world. The undisputed symbol of the city is the beautiful Plessy-les-Tours Castle housing the Museum of Wax. For 20 years it was the principal residence of Louis X. Many interesting legends and stories are associated with castle. There is also the tropical aquarium, which introduces the diversity of inhabitants of the underwater world.
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In the vicinity of Tours there is a number of interesting historical sites, including ruins of the ancient amphitheater and fortifications, ruins of buildings dating back to the Roman Empire and many interesting natural attractions.
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Tours is of great interest to fans of sightseeing, as many ancient and medieval sights have survived in the city. The main symbol of Tours is the beautiful Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, the construction of which lasted for nearly three hundred years. This spectacular medieval building represents a unique combination of different architectural styles; the height of cathedral towers is 70 meters. The cathedral has retained many original elements, including elegant 13th-century stained-glass windows.
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In the vicinity of Tours there is a number of interesting historical sites, including ruins of the ancient amphitheater and fortifications, ruins of buildings dating back to the Roman Empire and many interesting natural attractions. 
