Carcassonne has always been a sight to behold. Ever since the Roman times, this fortress city has been an impressive way to keep people out. Ever since the 19th century and its extensive restoration, it has been bringing people in. This month, it has a new attraction – yellow concentric circles that make your eyes go trippy. It’s all to celebrate a very big birthday for this impressive citadel.
The National Centre for National Monuments wanted to mark the occasion in a way that seemed special and different. So, to commemorate its 20 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it asked Swiss artist Felice Varini to get involved. He created concentric yellow circles, which are made from aluminum and attached to the castle’s walls. They will be removed in September and will not cause any lasting damage. Not everyone has been impressed by the cost (which hasn’t been revealed) or the dizzying aspects of the artwork, but tourists are flocking in to see this medieval fortress rocking it in the 21st century.
Reference: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/why-the-medieval-city-of-carcassonne-in-france-has-been-covered-in-yellow-circles/