En route from Normandy to Paris, I was able to visit this stronghold of Richard the Lionheart overlooking the Seine.
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mont sant michel
In the night you can go in the abbey and see the son et lumiere show. This is an example on how you can appreciate the chirch from a more colorful point of view
I spent a wonderful day exploring this castle, whose origins go back to the 10th century. Because I visited in March, I was able to take this picture through the trees on the climb up from the village.
The beautifully restored and formidable Golubac Fortress, located along a strategic point on the Danube, near Belgrade, Serbia.
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Burg Eltz Summer 2021
Tough travel in times of the pandemic - had to stay in the country (most of the time ;-)))
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Neemrana Castle, Rajastan
Neemrana, India is a town roughly halfway between Delhi and Jaipur. The reason to stop there is to visit the five-hundred-year-old Neemrana Castle / Palace / Fort, which is now a hotel with seventy-two rooms, enjoy their excellent lunch buffet in an opulent dining room and stay for the night. Renovated in 1986, the fanciful structure is right out of a Harry Potter novel with twelve levels, towers, turrets, parapets, arches, waterfalls, winding stairs and hanging gardens. Photo taken November 2017.
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St. Michael's Mount-Marazion, Cornwall, England
Amazed to discover while visiting Cornwall, an English version of Mont St. Michel, France. This 14th Century castle/fortress/chapel was definitely inspired by the French original.
Exquisite Renaissance Castle of the Northern Alps. Although Neuschwanstein is probably Germany’s best-known and most striking castle, the Heidelberger Schloss has more than 500 years of history behind it. As impressive as it is close up and inside, it is perhaps more so from a high vantage point on a lovely hiking trail.
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San Marino Guaita Tower
San Marino may be a micro state, but it probably boasts more castle per square meter than any other country. Its three castles, including Guiana, are proudly depicted on the country’s national flag and coat of arms. Guaita is the oldest (11th c.) and most famous. Hard to imagine any army successfully capturing it.
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Ljubliana Castle from the Triple Bridge
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Nature's castle!
Known for the "fairy chimneys," Cappadocia has these tall cone-shaped rock formations everywhere. Grab a balloon ride and see the magic from the air. They sure look like nature's castle, right?
TCC Mediterranean International Meeting 2020, in Castel del Monte, in southern Italy
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chateau frontenac quebec city
The castle is now transformed in a grand hotel that you can see inside in a guided visit. Do not miss the Celine Dion reserved room!
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Roman Pool, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
Built for magazine magnate William Randolph Hearst in the early 20th century, the castle was once famous as a social center for hosting rich, powerful, and famous personalities from movie stars to politicians. Its Roman Pool at Hearst Castle is a tiled indoor pool decorated with eight statues of Roman gods, goddesses and heroes. Photo taken September 2019.
This castle was built by an inventor and served as his home and laboratory for several years. It is now a museum and a surprise find along the Massachusetts coast.
One of several castles that Dracula (a.k.a. Vlad the Impaler) may have called home, this one in Bran, Romania was chosen by the government to be called the “real” Dracula’s Castle. The 14th century structure houses a museum and is a must-see stop for those visiting Transylvania.
I arrived early morning with a friend from a to visit the site. As the sun rays awakened the Mont I was rewarded with the perfect timing of the shepherd herding the sheep to pasture perfectly into my photo.
Bran Castle is a national monument and landmark in Transylvania. It is located about 15 miles from Brasov in Romania. Dating from the 13th century, the castle is mistakenly linked by many to the Dracula book. Author Bram Stoker had never known specifically about the Bran Castle, however, when writing his fiction book.
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Peles Castle
Sinaia, Romania
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St Hilarion Castel Turkish Cyprus
The remaining of the castle are nicely located on an hill. From the top (a quite serious climbing :-)) you can see the sea and the city of Kyrenia
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Eltz Castle in Wierschem, Germany
We had a 24 hour layover in Frankfurt, Germany on the way back from Africa, so we visited the 850 year old Eltz Castle. It felt like walking straight into a Disney fairy tale. This castle is travel writer Rick Steves' favorite in all of Europe.
One of our favourite castles we've ever been to, it is a beautiful neo-renaissance castle just at the entrance to Transylvania after leaving Bucharest.
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Casa Loma close up
One might think that this castle is in Europe but Casa Loma (constructed from 1911-1914) is a gothic design and from the early 1900's located in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is now a historic house museum and landmark.
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I agree, that is where I would place my castle
Torre de Belém, in Lisboa, Portugal
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The Rocca Scaligera - Italy
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Grace O'Malley's Castle (Ireland)
Grace O’Malley’s Castle on Ireland’s Achill Island is one of several castles associated with the infamous pirate queen. Also called Carrickkildavnet Castle or Kildavnet Castle, the tower house dates to the early 15th century. Today, the imposing structure overlooks a serene setting on the island’s southeast coast.
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La Cité de Carcassonne
Early morning drone photo of the incredible Cité de Carcassonne in the South of France.
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Casa Loma, Toronto, Ontario
One might think that this castle is in Europe but Casa Loma is a gothic design and from the early 1900's located in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is now a historic house museum and landmark.
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Ananuri Castle
This Georgian castle on the Aragvi River is located about 45 miles from Tbilisi. It was the seat of the Dukes of Aragvi which ruled the area from the 13th Century. Since 2007, Ananuri Castle has been on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.
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A fixer-upper castle in Ireland
The Ballycarbery castle on the Ring of Kerry in Ireland is one of the world's most beautiful castles. Not move-in ready, but it sure has an enchanting look.
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Trakai (Lithuania) Fall 2002
This was taken on real slide film - then digitalized.
The Hohensalzburg Fortress is the largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe. Founded back in 1077, the castle offers spectacular 360 degree views above the city of Salzburg.
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Casa Loma, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
One might think that this castle is in Europe but Casa Loma is a gothic design and from the early 1900's located in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is now a historic house museum and landmark.
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Le Mont Saint-Michel in France
The castle that inspired the Kingdom of Corona in Disney's 'Tangled', where Rapunzel was stolen from her parents. Wow! Morning sunrise walk into one of the most magical sights we've ever seen. It was a long journey to get here, but we're so happy we made it. After leaving Spain, we flew to Paris and drove 4 hours to the small village nearby. No cars are allowed access into Le Mont Saint-Michel, so we got up early and walked 2km across the pedestrian bridge. It was like a real-life fairytale. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mont Saint-Michel only has a population of 44. It was built during ancient times and remained unconquered during the Hundred Years' War. Today, more than 3 million tourists visit annually.
Rowing Past History. That's what I thought as I watched a man in a little skiff plying the smooth water surrounding the wonderfully romantic, 700-year-old+ Trakai Castle. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was fortunate indeed to have this truly grand castle as one of its main centres.
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The Real Life Walt Disney Castle
Few places on Earth look more like storybook illustrations than Neuschwanstein Castle, located in the Bavarian Alps of Germany. With its towers, turrets, frescoes, and throne hall, Neuschwanstein looks like it was plucked straight from a fairy tale. In fact, it was this castle that inspired Disney’s Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.
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Great Wall of Sintra
This castle and its surrounding wall are located near Sintra, in Portugal