Angers is the 16th largest town in France, with 156,000
inhabitants. It is situated along the both banks of Maine River and the
southern suburb is situated along the Loire River. The city is the capital
of the historic province of Anjou and is considered as one of the
most beautiful cities in France. The most noth-13th century)
and the massive Castle of Angers (early 13th century).
Around the castle are 17 cylindrical towers which remind on military history
of the town. The castle of Angers houses a tapestry museum that includes
the famous Apocalypse series of Nicholas Bataille who did the weaving
and Hennequin de Bruges did the painting. It is 140 meters long and
is the
biggest tapestry in the World.
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