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Illumination of Chateau d'Amboise
This royal Château is located in Amboise, Loire Valley in France. Confiscated by the monarchy in the 15th century, it became a favoured royal residence and was extensively rebuilt. King Charles VIII died at the château in 1498 after hitting his head on a door lintel. The château fell into decline from the second half of the 16th century and the majority of the interior buildings were later demolished. Some survived and have been restored, along with the outer defensive circuit of towers and walls. It has been recognised as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840. It is situated at an elevation of 81 meters. For history buffs, this is the final resting place of the Renaissance genius Leonardo Da Vinci.
Illumination of Chateau d'Amboise
This royal Château is located in Amboise, Loire Valley in France. Confiscated by the monarchy in the 15th century, it became a favoured royal residence and was extensively rebuilt. King Charles VIII died at the château in 1498 after hitting his head on a door lintel. The château fell into decline from the second half of the 16th century and the majority of the interior buildings were later demolished. Some survived and have been restored, along with the outer defensive circuit of towers and walls. It has been recognised as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840. It is situated at an elevation of 81 meters. For history buffs, this is the final resting place of the Renaissance genius Leonardo Da Vinci.