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Category: History of Castles

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Neuschwanstein Castle and its beautiful story

The Neuschwanstein castle has as much awesomeness as its history. On one part we see a medieval-style castle with neo-Gothic inspiration and Romanesque designs. But when you discover that it is the...

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When was the first castle built?

Today, castles are emblems of power, prestige, and history. They remind us of an era when peace was won by war, and a time when royalty depended on the ability to conquer more lands. In more...

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What Is The Smallest Castle In The World?

The smallest castle in the world is much smaller than the average person believes and located in an unusual part of the U.K. It's intriguing!  The smallest castle in the world is called...

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Why Were Castles Built on Hills?

The hilltop castles are incredibly gorgeous, but why did the ancestors build these fortresses so high? Picture by Pffin123 on Flickr.com Due to the high altitude, building castles on a hill...

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What is Inside a Medieval Castle?

A usual question when someone arrives in front of a castle, what's inside? Picture by Dennis Wilkinson on Flickr.com Most frequently, an interior of a Medieval Castle contains a complex of...

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How Much did it Cost to Build a Castle in the Middle Ages?

Castle-building has been a costly affair in any period of human history. Have you wondered how much it was to build one in medieval times? Image by Patrick Bastien from Pixabay Building a...

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