Castles of the World

Windsor Castle to this day is a symbol of royal power in Britain. Built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, Windsor is currently still used by the Queen of England. This castle along with [Buckingham Palace] is...

Turku Castle is located in the Finnish town of the same name, which with its 770 year history is the oldest city in the country. It is located on the shore of the Baltic Sea in southwestern Finland. The castle itself...

The castle San Angelo (Castel Sant\'Angelo) is one of the greatest historical monuments in Rome. It is located very close to the [Vatican] by the Papal Palace which has one wall that leads to the castle and San Angelo. T...

Penafiel Castle is remarkable, massive medieval castle, located in the Spanish village of the same name, which is located in the province of Valladolid in Spain. Penafiel Castle dominates the high hill at one end of t...

Peles Castle is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful palace complexes not only in Romania but also across Europe. This masterpiece of architecture is located in the mountain town of Sinaia, which is situate...

City of Porto is the ancient capital of Portugal, but ever since has remained as the capital of wine. The city itself, Porto, is built around the River Douro, which for quite a long time has been part of the trade route ...

Castle Muiderslot is an incredible medieval palace which is located in the small town of Muiden in the Netherlands. From there the capital of Amsterdam is only a few kilometers northwest. Castle Muiderslot is beautifully...

Mota Castle was locally known as Castillo de la Mota and is located in Medina del Campo, in the province of Valladolid in Spain. This fortress is one of the most dreaded throughout Spain and reflects the wealth and prest...

\"At the entrance the walls bare and cold Climbing is like a herd of deer: Horns, antlers until the ceiling Jingled our steps from porcelain. Queue is dark with lonely salons Decorated with leather wallpaper of dead...

Molina Castle is an impressive medieval fortress, with a very powerful presence and a common view. While immersed in the [ruins] Molina recalls its greatness, especially if you look at the distance and capture its scale ...

Loule Castle is located in the Portuguese town of the same name, which is one of the most popular resorts in that part of the country. The village is situated about 16 km north of Faro. The medieval fortress stands d...