Wawel Cathedral in Krakow is the place where the city was founded and where Polish kings were crowned for centuries. Today its crypts house the remains of kings, saints, heroes and poets.
Culzean Castle is one of the few castles in Scotland that are believed to be haunted. Read its history, facts & travel tips!
Lichtenstein Castle is situated on a cliff near Honau on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. There has been a castle on the site since around 1200. It was twice destroyed around 1300 and fell to ruin. In 1802, the land came into the hands of King Frederick I of Württemberg, who built a hunting lodge there. His nephew Duke Wilhelm of Urach, Count of Württemberg added the current castle in 1840–42. The romantic Neo-Gothic design of the castle was created by the architect Carl Alexander Heideloff. Today, the castle is still owned by the Dukes of Urach, but is open to visitors. The castle contains a large collection of historic weapons and armour. Photo Sources: 1 2-5
Krakow's Wawel Castle was the home of Polish kings for centuries, and is considered one of the most important symbols of Poland's culture and national identity
“Czocha Castle, Lower Silesia / Poland (by Rafal Gorny).”
Among this week's destinations: towers made from beer cans, a castle covered in graffiti, and the largest self-built castle in the U.S.
This little castle is actually the gatehouse to the 5 star Atholl Palace Hotel.
To the keep men!
Tommy Barker reports on two castles in Cork and Kerry.
After climbing up a rocky Belgian hillside and a slow walk through a thick forest, an insurmountable beauty reveals itself as turrets peak through the trees.
Discover the top tourist attractions in Scotland! Visit the best castles, museums, galleries, distilleries, wildlife parks and more. Plan a great day out.
"A beautiful and luxurious treehouse that reflects the romance and architecture of Amberley Castle Country Hotel. The treehouse is suitable for year round use, primarily as a hideaway for the hotels guests but also as a multi-purpose venue for corporate entertainment, meals, weddings and private functions." Blue Forest is an English company that designs and builds luxury tree houses and eco-lodge projects across the world. Source: Link
On this virtual Bran Castle tour, we debunk the Dracula myth and explore the real story of Romania's most famous castle (with photos).
Arguably Romania's most beautiful castle, Castelul Peleş (Peleş Castle) was built in 1875 in Sinaia, Romania.
Heidelberg Castle's romantic location, fine architecture and tumultuous history make it a favourite of visitors to Germany.
******************************************************* Te gusta la fotografía HDR? Únete a nuestro gurpo en Facebook!!! Fotografía HDR - Facebook ******************************************************* Ein ansehnliches, ritterliches Geschlecht, welches sich bis ins 17. Jahrhundert fortgepflanzt hat, waren die Ritter von Lichtenstein, deren Stammburg sich oberhalb Honau unmittelbar über den Quellen der Echaz auf der Stelle des "alten Lichtensteins" erhob. Die Herren von Lichtenstein (der Letzte Lichtensteiner fiel 1687 im Kampf gegen die Türken), denen neben ihrem stattlichen Stammsitz Güter und Rechte in Honau, Ober- und Unterhausen, Holzelfingen und Kleinengstingen gehörten. Im Verlauf der Städtekriege haben sich die Lichtensteiner verschiedentlich die Rache der Reutlinger zugezogen und letztere haben sich der Burg bemächtigt und dieselbe 1377 zerstört. Die Burg wurde nicht wieder aufgebaut, denn von der Herrschaft Württembergs ist eine andere Burg Lichtenstein erbaut worden und zwar nicht auf dem Platz der alten Burg, sondern in der Entfernung einer viertel Stunde, auf einem von der Albwand abgerissenen Felskegel derselben Felskante. Die um 1390 entstandene Burg galt als eine der festesten des Mittelalters und widerstand allen Angriffen.
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