Castles of the World

Caernarfon Castle is one of the most impressive castles in all the territory of Wales. Unlike most medieval castles, Caernarfon is not characterized by strong defensive and offensive structures. Rather it is intended as ...

Conwy Castle by any standards is one of the greatest fortresses of medieval Europe. Conwy with Harlech Castle are perhaps the most impressive among all medieval palace complexes on the territory of Wales. Both forts were...

Surrounded by an artificial lake created in which swim undisturbed wild ducks and geese, Beaumaris Castle is one of the world cultural Sites in Wales. This magnificent medieval castle is situated on the shore of Menai St...

Mauterndorf Castle is a remarkable architectural building with a rich historical past. It is located in the Northeast region of Mauterndorf. This most southern part of Salzburg, Lungau, is riched with natural beauty a...

Hochosterwitz is one of the largest castles across Europe. This medieval fortress is located 10 km east of St. Veit an der Glan. Along with its unparalleled size Hochosterwitz may be regarded as one of the most impressiv...

Salzburg is the oldest city in the territory of present day Austria. There are hardly enough words to describe the beauty and its historical and architectural treasures. Among the many fascinating castles, which are loca...

The majestic castle Bamburgh is located off the coast of the North Sea. This impressive fortified structure rises to a hilly coastline in the northern English region of Northumberland. The first written evidence of Ba...

Royal Palace of Caserta was voted one of the most serious competitors in the palace at Versailles. Many believe that this elegant building is the last significant piece of Italian baroque art. It is located in the pr...

Erlebnisburg or as it is also known, Hohenwerfen is an amazing castle in Austria, which has fully deserved the name. In literal translation Erlebnisburg means castle of experience. Here are interesting and attractive...

The incredible building of the Castle Ambras is inextricably linked with the history of the Austrian town of Innsbruck, which is located in the heart of the Alps. In this small town architecture is reminiscent of the exc...

Castle Manzanares is a well preserved stone castle that is an example of military architecture in Spain. Since the mid 15th century this palace has been located in the town of Manzanares El Real, which is located about 5...