A 19th century engraving described as Brenacon ( Bréançon, France). It was known at that time as the 'Gibraltar of the Alps.' because of the shape of the rock it is built upon and the outcrop behind.

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Size: 5906px × 3742px
Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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