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Saint Michael's Castle
Chateau Gaillard
Palace of Versailles
This wondrous palace is full of marble. Marble floors, marble walls, marble sculptures. With the gold-leaf gate and the famous hall of mirrors, this palace is a must see for castle enthusiasts. This was once the residence of French royals.
Castle of Rivoli
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Castle of Sao Jorge
Moscow Kremlin
Ivan the Great was a big factor in growing the Kremlin, for he made it the center of unified Russia. Onion domes allow snow to slide off, rather than accumulate. The domes' colors are symbolic -- gold represents celestial glory.
Palace of Versaille
Chateau de Calus
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Schönbrunn Palace
It's a zoo in here! Quite literally. The palace property is home to the oldest zoo, Vienna Zoo. Also, the mirror room in Schönbrunn Palace is where Mozart gave his first concert at only six years old.
Moscow Kremlin
Trim Castle
Edinburgh Castle
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Dover Castle
Floors Castle
Château de Montségur
Château de Montségur is one of the most well-known of the Cathar castles, but not for something pleasant. In Medieval times, more than 200 people were burned alive after refusing to renounce their Cathar faith.
Castle Howard
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Neuschwanstein
Tower of London
Such a versatile place! The Tower of London served as home to the queen (or king), once served as a prison, houses the crown jewels, once held the mint for creating coin, and was the starter for the London Zoo.
Palace of Versailles
Chateau de Chambord
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Caernarfon Castle
Windsor Castle
Urquhart Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle
If you want to live in a real-life fairy tale, then visit Neuschwanstein Castle. Even though it was the dream of "mad King Ludwig" Disney did admit that this castle was the inspiration behind the design of Cinderella's Castle, and a beautiful one it is -- well at least that parts that are finished.
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Alnwick Castle
Floors Castle
Château de Foix
The Château de Foix is a Cathar Castle. These are a collection of French castles that were built during or after the Cathar Crusades.
Conway Castle
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Castello di Mandria
Palazzo Madama
Palazzo Madama is housed in the ancient city of Rome. It was built in 1503 by the Medici family, and kept in the family until 1871 when the Italian Senate took it over.
Chateau Comtal de Carcassonne
Castle of Sao Jorge
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Caerphilly Castle
Neuschwanstein
Alnwick Castle
This castle is a popular tourist destination, partly because it's been featured as Hogwarts in some "Harry Potter" films. It's the largest inhabited castle in the U.K., after Windsor. You can pretend to be a medieval royal in one of the world's largest treehouses, located in the castle gardens.
Eilean Donan Castle
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Bran Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Palazzo Reale
Kazan Kremlin
Kazan Kremlin was constructed for Ivan the Terrible. Two groups, the Russians and the Tatars inhabit the city. The Tatars have been considered one of the most educated people since an 1897 census revealed that Tatars were able to read and write in Turkish and Arabian languages.
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Krak des Chevaliers
Chateau de Foix
Castello di Moncalieri
Blarney House
The original owners, the McCarthy clan, were presented with a stone after fighting off the English. This later became known as the kissing stone and is said to bring a person the gift of gab. The Blarney House is attached to Blarney Castle.
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Castle of Moncalieri
Victor Amadeus III made Moncalieri his home. First built as a strong-force for protection, it quickly became a pleasure place with celebrations and festivals.
Chateau Gailllard
Moscow Kremlin
Palace of Venaria
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Dover Castle
Château Gaillard
Château Gaillard was built by King Richard the Lionheart. It would not have been a pleasant place to live or be imprisoned, as it was constantly under siege. In order to take it over, the French collapsed a tower, started a fire, filled in the moat, and seized the chapel. During the Hundred Years War, control passed between the English and the French.
Belvoir Castle
Blarney Castle
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Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle in West Sussex, England, is the place to be if you love immersing yourself in entertainment. Still today it hosts activities throughout the year, including jousting and reenactments.
Chateau de Montaillou
Izborsk
Villa della Regina
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Castle Howard
Izborsk
Windsor Castle
Dover Castle
If protection is what you need, Dover is your castle. Dover survived two sieges, in 1216 and 1265. The siege in 1216 lasted ten months and structure held up with great integrity. In later years it hosted high-ranking royalty, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
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Achonbrunn Palace
Belvoir Castle
The Belvoir Castle was not always the stately stone structure it is today -- it has been destroyed and rebuilt more than once. "Belvoir" means "beautiful view."
Floors Castle
Trim Castle
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Castle of Sao Jorge
Castello Ducale di Aglia
Château Comtal de Carcassonne
Château Comtal de Carcassonne is a prime example of history's preservation winning out over politics. In the early 1800s, historians and architects won out in a battle with politicians over the destruction of the castle. Instead, restoration began in 1853.
Blarney Castle
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Moscow Kremlin
Neuschwanstein
Bran Castle
Trim Castle
You can find Mel Gibson on the walls of this castle during summer screenings of Braveheart. The castle was the setting for the film, with a few modifications and upgrades. Guided tours are required for some parts of this fantastic structure, because some of the original passageways and suspended walkways are too dangerous to explore on your own.
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Edinburgh Castle
Villa della Regina
If you like a good wine, you will like Villa della Regina, which has a vineyard. Unlike many other castles, Regina was not built for military or defensive purposes, but as a delight for royalty.
Floors Castle
Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a piece of living history. It is not only the largest but also the oldest castle still boasting inhabitants. The current queen spends much of her time at Windsor and traditions still stand strong, such as the Order of the Garter, founded by Edward III in 1348.
Kolomna Kremlin
Royal Castle of Racconigi
Dover Castle
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Dover Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Left handers, this is the castle just for you, as it features one of the only known left-handed spiral staircases in a castle. It is such a beautiful Scottish castle that it has played a scene in a number of films including "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" and "Highlander."
Urquhart Castle
Palazzo Carignano
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Château de Chambord
You could get lost in the Château de Chambord. The grounds expand over 13,000 acres, with a wall of just over 20 miles enclosing the property. The architecture of this structure is quite unique and detailed. One of the amazing features is the double helix staircase -- two twisting staircases that never touch each other.
Chateau de Foix
Palazzo Real
Villa della Regina
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Belvoir Castle
Arundel Castle
Ivangorod Fortress
Floors Castle
Floors is has been a functioning, thriving house, not a fortress, since it was built in 1721. The Roxburghe estate has been in the same family since it was built for the first Duke of Roxburghe.
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Castello di Moncalieri
Eilean Donan Castle
Krak des Chevaliers
Krak des Chevaliers in Syria was a stronghold during the Crusades. Its smart architectural design allowed it to survive multiple sieges. It housed a storage room under the castle, thick walls, a moat and winding corridors from which the knights could effectively and strategically fight back.
Palace of Versailles
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The Tower of London
Royal Castle of Racconigi
Evidence of this castle dates back to the year 1000, when it is believed the house was built as a manor to house monks. In the 16th century, the house of Savoy acquired the property, specifically Thomas Francis, Prince of Carignano, the founder of the Savoy-Carignano line. This is not the only castle the Savoys occupied.
Blarney Castle
Bran Castle
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Caerphilly Castle
Urquhart Castle
Kazan Kremlin
Castel Sant'Angelo
When you visit Castel Sant' Angelo on the Tiber in Rome, you are transported back in time. Tests and studies reveal the birth of Castel Sant' Angelo to be in 129 AD. It was first commissioned by emperor Publius Aelius Hadrianus as a tomb for his ashes.
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Edinburgh Castle
Conway Castle
Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle in Wales is an opportunity to see history under construction. As funds ran low, so did the progress on this structure. However, that doesn't make it any less interesting as it is an opportunity to see how stone castles were built, including the insides of the walls and the unique toiletry systems. Being built by the sea, the indoor facilities filtered out into the sea.
Floors Castle
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Villa Della Regina
Urquhart Castle
This castle on the shore of Loch Ness has had a yo-yo of ownership. During the Wars of Independence, the Scots and the English were constantly invading each other and taking over at this location, essentially passing ownership of this castle back and forth up until the 1500s. Today we only see ruins, as a result of the constant raids.
Saint Michael's Castle
Palace of Venaria
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Caernarfon Castle
Edward I took over Caernarfon Castle as he wanted to make sure he became part of history. It was sure to happen as his son became the first Prince of Wales. Every prince of Wales has been crowned in that castle since.
Gdov Kremlin
Dover Castle
Trim Castle
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Chateau de Calus
Castle of São Jorge
The Castle of Sao Jorge, in Lisbon, Portugal, was a place of elites. Not only did it house the royals, but the neighborhood surrounding it was housing for the elite. Today, it is a national monument any class can visit.
Moscow Kremlin
Windsor Castle
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Kazan Kremlin
Chateau de Montsegur
Ivangorod Fortress
Caerphilly Castle
In 1268 Gilbert de Clare wanted to build a castle, but he wanted strong defenses. So he decided to build a number of artificial lakes around his structure. Perhaps this is because In 1271 Gilbert's Welsh nemesis, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, who disagreed with its building, burned the site. But Gilbert didn't let that stop him, as he still completed the construction.
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Which famous castle is shown in this image?
Castel Sant' Angelo
Bran Castle
Even though Bram Stoker used Vlad Dracula as inspiration for his character Count Dracula, Bran Castle in Romania was never actually home to Vlad Dracula. Except for the possible capture of the castle or imprisonment of Vlad Dracula, Bran Castle was simply a model for the fictional setting of the novel.
Palace of Venaria
Castle of Rivoli
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Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle was once run by the infamous Black Prince of Wales. Its construction was designed to protect the surrounding town. After the Black Prince died, it started to fall into despair and the Tudors did some restoration and repairs. However, by the 18th century it fell into ruin.
Achonbrunn Palace
Beaumaris Castle
Saint Michael's Castle
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Izborsk
Krak des Chevaliers
Palace of Venaria
Another Savoy residence, it is thought to be the largest of their collection. The Latin name, Venatio Regia, meaning "royal hunt," is probably the reason the Savoys chose this area.
Alnwick
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Ivangorod Fortress
Palazzo Carignano
Windsor Castle
Saint Michael’s Castle
This castle in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was built as a residence for Emperor Paul I. It is also known as Mikhailovsky Castle or the Engineers' Castle. The museum opened in 1898 and today holds over 400,000 items.
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Kolomna Kremlin
Izborsk
Izborsk was a peaceful area for trade and artisans until it fell under the control of Pskov. Originally constructed mostly of wood, the newer version is stone.
Caerphilly Castle
Chateau de Montaillou
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Palazzo Carignano
Palazzo Carignano in Italy is considered to be the masterpiece of architect Guarino Guarini. It was completed in 1679 in Turin.
Chateau Comtal de Carcassonne
Moscow Kremlin
Edinburgh Castle
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Castello Ducale di Agli
Kolomna Kremlin
The Kolomna Kremlin once housed Ivan the Terrible. Its ruins still surround the city and hold torture chambers probably used by Ivan.
Palazzo Madma
Windsor Castle
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Palazzina di Caccia of Stupinigi
Another Savoy residence, it was their favorite for hosting parties and weddings. It was designed in the shape of a Saint Andrew cross.
Castle of Rivoli
Blarney Castle
Ivangorod Fortress
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Arundel Castle
Moscow Kremlin
Ivangorod Fortress
The Ivangorod Fortress was built in a matter of months, over the summer of 1492. In 1496, the Swedes partially destroyed it with their siege, but when Russia regained control, it only took 12 weeks to rebuild.
Neuschwastein
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Dover Castle
Conwy Castle
Koporye Kremlin
Edinburgh Castle
In perhaps one of the most strategic placements for a castle, Edinburgh was built atop an extinct volcano, Castle Rock. Some say the dungeons are haunted.
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Chateau de Foix
Castle of Rivoli
The castle may not be named for the pasta, but it does house a Michelin-starred restaurant -- Combal.zero. This castle was once the residence of the Royal House of Savoy.
Neuschwanstein
Urquhart Castle
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Castello del Valentino
The name Valentino is said to derive from Saint Valentine, whose relics were housed in a nearby church. This Turin castle fell into disrepair in the early 18th century, but restoration began in 1860.
Trim Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Conway Castle
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