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A Website About Castles

Step into a world of medieval enchantment and explore the grandeur of some of the world's most magnificent fortresses with Pictures of Castles!

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Castles

Castles have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Castles come in a range of architectural styles from medieval to Gothic, and each one is unique in it's own way. Originally constructed for defensive purposes, many Castles have been repurposd for other uses such as residences or tourist attractions.

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Houses

Several familial houses have owned and controlled the most castles in the world. These include the Habsburgs, who controlled numerous castles throughout Europe, and the Windsor family, who own and reside in several castles in the United Kingdom, including Windsor Castle and Balmoral Castle.

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Battles

Battles for castles were often fierce and brutal affairs, with attackers using a range of tactics such as seige engines, mining, and direct assault to breach the castle walls. Defenders employed strategies such as shooting arrows and dropping rocks from above, and setting traps to slow down or deter the enemy.

Castle Histories

  • Aarwangen Castle, Switzerland
  • Azay-le-Rideau Castle, France
  • Český Krumlov Castle, Czechia
  • Chillon Castle, Switzerland
  • Cochem Castle, Germany
  • Dürnstein Castle, Austria
  • Dyck Castle, Germany
  • Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
  • Ehrenberg Castle, Austria
  • Schattenburg Castle, Austria
  • Hohensalzburg Castle, Austria
  • Hohenschwangau Castle, Germany
  • Hohenzollern Castle, Germany
  • Inveraray Castle, Scotland
  • Liechtenstein Castle, Liechtenstein
  • Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
  • Piberstein Castle, Austria
  • Raglan Castle, Wales
  • Scaliger Castle, Italy
  • Wildberg Castle, Austria
  • Windsor Castle, England
Neuschwanstein Castle
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