Located a short distance from the northern shore of Lake Geneva, a stroll through the nearby vineyards offers picturesque views of the castle. 7. Rapperswil Castle Surrounded on three sides by Lake Zurich, the old town of Rapperswil and its 13th-century castle once played a vital role in ...
During that era, Japan consisted of dozens of small independent states which fought each other and built small castles on top of mountains for defense purposes. When Oda Nobunaga reestablished a central authority over Japan in the second half of the 16th century, and his successor Toyotomi ...
sauna" in located the famous La Jolla ski resort. The cabin of the lift, in which it was equipped, rises to a height of 500 meters in 40 minutes and descends back, visitors of the sauna will have an opportunity to enjoy incredibly beautiful landscapes of snow-capped mountains during the ...
Its name translates from Azerbaijani as “Lamp Castle,” referring to the fires that were lit here to warn of danger. Sheki Fortress This expansive fortress at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains is a key part of the UNESCO-listed Historic Center of Sheki. Constructed in the ...
Located in the heart of Harman (Honigburgin German, meaningHoney Castle) village, this fortified church dates back to the 13th century when Saxons built the original structure. Strong walls and bulwarks surrounded the church and on its sides, massive towers were added. ...
1 day scooter tour of Czech castles according to an intensive program of the eastern territory of the republic. You will see ancient monuments of Czech history of the Middle Ages and recent centuries. The unusual romantic atmosphere of these places will amaze...
built by the Normans to help control their newly seized territory in the early 12th century. The castle mound, or motte, is around 20 feet high with a diameter of 40 feet at its top. Digging has disturbed the sides of the motte and the ditch that once surrounded it has been filled in...
The temperature was in the 30s during our visit with a light dusting of snow on the ground from the night before. While this made the mountains even more beautiful, it meant that we needed to wear many layers in order to stay warm and comfortable. Included with the cost of our ...
The picturesque rock castle of Hohenwerfen is located above the town of Werfen, 40 km away fromthe city of Salzburg. The 900 years old fortress is located on a high peak, surrounded by Austria’s amazing mountains and valleys. Built as a twin of the castle above Salzburg, this medieval ...
Nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains in the picturesque town of Sinaia, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, considered by many one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 and completed in 1883, the castle served ...