You probably Imagined yourself a castle owner each time you watched a historical movie, but have you wondered how much it would be to maintain a castle today? It could cost you between $10 000 – $100 000/month to run a castle nowadays anywhere in the world. Depending on the castle’s size and state, the … Read more
You frequently see the word castle and a palace attributed to the same building, but is there a difference between a palace and a castle? The short answer is that the castle is a fortified military building designed to resist an army’s attack providing shelter for its owners, unlike a palace that doesn’t have any … Read more
What better way can you think of spending Christmas in the U.K. than at a castle? At Castle Tourist, we are experts in U.K. castles and have a perfect list for the festive season. Christmas is an occasion to make beautiful memories and stories passed on to generations to come within your family. An alternative … Read more
Are you getting excited by the magnificent buildings in the background in the popular Netflix series “The Crown” season 4? You are probably wondering what castles and palaces Netflix used? The table below shows you exactly which buildings replicated the original ones in the Netflix Saga. Castle or Manor House in “The Crown” Season 4 … Read more
For many people the word ”England” it’s always been associated with medieval castles, palaces, knights and queens. Thanks to the filming industry, English Castles are advertised on a big scale. It is indeed the land of castles which are spread across the country from sea to sea, and many of them are still standing mightily … Read more
Building luxurious palaces allowed the Kings, Nobles and business people to show their power and wealth. Have you wondered what’s the most expensive Palace nowadays? The most expensive Palace is Forbidden City Complex in Beijing, China. The estimated market value of the Forbidden City along with the land and its entire contents is more than … Read more
When we dive into the history of England there is always a castle and every story, but have you ever wondered what the oldest castle in England is? The oldest castle in England is Berkhamsted Castle built in 1066 by Robert of Mortain, the half-brother of William the Conqueror. An early Norman Motte-Bailey Castle built … Read more
The well-known Netflix series “The Witcher“ acquired a massive audience for its fascinating story, graphics, scenery and background fortresses used. Have you wondered if the castles in The Witcher are real? Most of the castles used in filming “The Witcher” series are real-life castles like; Ogrodzieniec Castle in Poland, Kruzenstein Castle in Austria, Vajdahunyad Castle and Tata Castle in … Read more
Game of Thrones has taken over the world in many languages and countries. But, are the castles in Game of Thrones real? Yes, most of the castles in Game of Thrones are real. Some of them were partially completed or added with CGI graphics for a more dramatic impact. There are 13 real castles around … Read more
You might notice a lot of castles when travelling through Europe, and probably asked yourself why the Medieval castles were built? The Medieval Castles were built in the Middle Ages as a home of the kings and nobles, to show power and wealth. Also, castles were a strategic place of retreat and defence against unwanted … Read more