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A panoramic view of the northwest façade of
Château de Chambord
. Built between 1519 and 1547 by
King Francis I
as a hunting lodge, it was heavily extended afterwards. The château is an example of
Renaissance architecture
, which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical
Renaissance structures
. This château is the largest of the
Loire Valley
, measuring 156 metres (512 ft) long and topping 56 metres (184 ft) in height. Chambord has been a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
since 1981.
Photograph:
Benh Lieu Song
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