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Bookmark or Share- 20 Famous Castles Everyone Should Visit at Least Once - TravelWe've rounded up 20 famous castles around the world that are worth visiting at least once — some are museums now, while others still house royalty on occasion.
- Castle - WikipediaDating back to the early 12th century, the Alcázar of Segovia, Spain, is one of the most distinctive castles in Europe. A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Scholars usually consider a castle to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble.
- Medieval Castle - World History EncyclopediaMedieval Castle s were built from the 11th century CE for rulers to demonstrate their wealth and power to the local populace, to provide a place of defence and safe retreat in the case of attack, defend strategically important sites like river crossings, passages through hills, mountains, and frontiers, and as a place of residence.
- Top 10 most beautiful castles in the WorldWe've put together a list of the most breathtaking castles around the world that are already in our database. This list will continually change as our visitors vote for their favourite castles and new ones are added to our database. 10. Lichtenstein Castle, Germany.
- Castle | Definition, History, Types, & Facts | Britannicacastle, medieval stronghold, generally the residence of the king or lord of the territory in which it stands. Strongholds designed with the same functionality have been built throughout the world, including in Japan, India, and other countries.
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