Ancient Superstructures
Castle of Chambord
Season 3 Episode 6 of 6
The Castle of Chambord, the largest and most iconic French castle. Designed on the medieval model of fortified castles with its enclosure and large corner towers, this jewel is inspired by the Gothic style. The ornamentation on the upper sections reaches skywards, with the chimneys. Its silhouette is distinctive, making it one of the architectural masterpieces of the Renaissance. In this royal palace of excess, every dimension is breathtaking
Ancient Superstructures airs on Sky History +1 at 6:00 PM, Saturday 2 November. (Subtitles.)
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