Category Archives: Castles

Cardiff Castle (Cardiff, Wales)

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin

Cardiff Castle includes the location of a Roman fortification of the 1st century C.E. next to the River Taff and a stretch of Roman wall is even now accessible. The Normans constructed a stronghold there afterwards and the 12th century … Continue reading →

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Dracula’s Castle – Bran Castle, Romania

Posted on March 9, 2010 by admin

Bran Castle, situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, on DN73. Commonly known as “Dracula’s Castle” (although it … Continue reading →

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Hohenschwangau Castle, Bavaria

Posted on March 9, 2010 by admin

Hohenschwangau Castle or Schloss Hohenschwanstein (lit: High Swan County Palace) is a 19th century palace in southern Germany. It was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and was built by his father, King Maximilian II of Bavaria. … Continue reading →

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Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Bavaria

Posted on March 9, 2010 by admin

Herrenchiemsee is a complex of royal buildings on the Herreninsel, an island in the middle of the Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake, 60 km south east of Munich. Together with the neighbouring island of Frauenchiemsee and the uninhabited Krautinsel it forms … Continue reading →

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Peles Castle, Romania

Posted on March 9, 2010 by admin

Situated in Sinaia – 44 kilometres from Brasov – Peles Castle is thought by many one of the most gorgeous castles in Europe. It was the final resting place for a number of Romanian royals including King Carol I, who … Continue reading →

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