While it might not be the oldest castle in the world, it is in the running for the oldest castle in Europe. The Reichsburg Cochem is believed to be the first of its kind built in the region, is staggeringly big, and is believed to have been created in the year 1000 CE. The castle...
The castle also plays an important role in history, as it is the place where Duc of Guise, the leader of the ultra-catholic league was assassinated. Location: 6 Pl. du Château, 41000 Blois, France Opening Hours: 09:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m. Also Checkout: Things to Do in Paris...
The history of these two castles is closely linked as you will discover during your visit. Discover the coat of arms, the room of arms and also the incredible velvet room in one of theMost Famous Castles in Germany. Sigmaringen was also the seat of the Vichy French Government. The castle...
Large, grand, intact and surrounded by a wide moat, Leeds Castle is what many people imagine when they think of an English castle. Located in Kent in the southeast corner of England, the castle was constructed during the reign of Henry I and served as residence for royalty for much of it...
I will be returning to the Midlands, Wales and the rest of England in due course but we might take a break from wall to wall castling in between times. If you’re looking for a good book on the architecture and history of castles then Castle: A History of the Buildings that Shaped Me...
Hever Castle, near Edenbridge Now that's a proper castle. Photo:Londonist The childhood home of Anne Boleyn is definitely one for history geeks. See into rooms including Boleyn's bedroom and King Henry VIII's bed chamber, where he stayed during their courtship — as well as the impressive ...
There’s a special section devoted to the Castles built by the O’Mahonys in what used to be called Ivaha, but is now commonly known as the Mizen Peninsula. We’ve visited them all, and provide as much information as we can of both the history of each castle and how they were const...
Enjoy Half a Day at Loppem Castle near Bruges Visit Loppem Castle with its scenic lake, maze, art collection and First World War history… Read More Discover the Hidden Secrets and Romance of Beauvoorde Castle Beauvoorde Castle looks 17th century but was created in the 19th, through the rom...
For centuries, medieval castles --hulking, isolated triumphs ofmasonry-- have held a special place in the Western imagination, evoking at once a sense of history, fantasy, war and romance. They are theperennialbackdrops...
The tour whisks you around the castle complex, providing insight into the history of each room. Neuschwanstein Castle has one of the most engaging guided tours of all the castles in Germany. Because it is such a famous castle, a lot has been invested in its tourism infrastructure. The ...