Tag: "Castles"
Most Interesting Castles In Europe
If you want to visit majestic castles, full of history, Europe is the best place. I propose you a tour of the most interesting castles in Europe , the ones that wake your respect, but also satisfy your romantic side. Here are the most interesting castles in Europe: Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein Castle, when you see [...]
Castelo de Sao Jorge | Castle of Saint George , Lisbon
Castelo de Sao Jorge (Castle of Saint George) , overlooking the city of Lisbon , is a moorish castle and one of the top historical attractions in the capital of Portugal . The strongly-fortified citadel dates from medieval times and is located atop the highest hill in the historic center of the city enjoing a [...]
Neuschwanstein Castle – Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle , located in in southwest Bavaria , Germany , is a 19th-century Gothic Revival palace and one of the most beautiful destination in Europe. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as a homage to Richard Wagner. Neuschwanstein Castle is situated close to the border with Austria, [...]
Dundurn Castle , Hamilton
Dundurn Castle is a historic Neoclassical architecture castle situated on York Boulevard in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada . The castle was completed in 1835 and it took 3 years and $175,000.00 to be finished . Dundurn Castle is currently owned by the Hamilton City who purchased it in 1900 for $50,000 but the City has spent [...]
Smithsonian Castle – National Historic Landmark
The Smithsonian Castle, a National Historic Landmark , is located in Washington, D.C. behind the National Museum of African Art. Smithson was a British chemist, who bequeathed his fortune to the United States, which led to the creation of the Smithsonian Institution. The building is constructed of red Seneca sandstone in the faux Norman style [...]
Windsor Castle – the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world
Windsor Castle, located in Windsor – Berkshire, is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1000 years. Dating back to the time of William the Conqueror, is the oldest in continuous occupation. The castle’s floor area is about 45,000 square [...]
Edinburgh Castle – a major tourist attraction in Scotland
Edinburgh Castle is a well known castle fortress and major tourist attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland. Archaeologists have found evidence for human occupation of the Castle Rock reaching back to 900 BC, the late Bronze Age. There has been a royal castle here since at least the reign of David I in the 12th century, and [...]
Castel Nuovo – The Symbol of Naples
Castel Nuovo construction started in 1279, at the orders of Charles I of Anjou. The castle is situated in the Gulf of Naples , Italy , where already existed Castel dell Ovo, a smaller fortification with a panoramic view over the shore, and a more retreat Castel Capuano. Thus, the name of Castel Nuovo (The [...]
Bran Castle – Where The Legend of Dracula started
Bran Castle situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Brasov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia , on DN73 Road. Commonly known as “Dracula’s Castle” (although it is one among several locations linked to the Dracula legend, including Poienari Castle [...]
