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Jan 1, 1070
Windsor Castle
The castle covers 13 acres and is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. If the flag is flying from the Castle’s Round Tower; the Queen will be there.
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Jan 1, 1097
Palace of Westminster
The Victoria Tower is the tallest tower in the Palace of Westminster. Named after Queen Victoria, it was for many years the tallest and largest stone square tower in the world, with a height of 325 feet. ("Palace of Westminster") -
Jan 1, 1205
Edinburg Castle
Edinburg Castle in Scotland is the most famous castle in Scotland. Two rooms are of special interest. One is the chamber in which Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI and the second room contains the Scottish Regalia, those highly prized symbols of independent nationhood.
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Jan 3, 1205
Dublin Castle
The castle is one of the least liked in Ireland because it once housed the English government. The castle is noted for its painted ceilings and Waterford
Crystal Chandeliers.
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Jan 1, 1228
Ashford Castle
Ashford is located in Ireland and is now a five star Hotel. The castle hosts royalty, dignitaries and celebrities. ("Ashford Castle"). -
Jan 3, 1319
Vigevano Castle
The Vigevano castle sits on hill near the Ticino river. It is a massive structure and considered to be one of the biggest complexes in Europe.
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Jan 1, 1330
Malbork Castle
Malbork is located in Poland and was originally a monastery. Later it became headquarters for knights that were expulsed from Palestine. In the 15th century it became the headquarters for the Polish government. ("Malbork Castle"). -
Jan 1, 1335
Palais des Papes
Palace of the Popes was a symbol the importance of the church in the 14th century. It was preliminary built by Pope Benedict the VII and Pope Clement VI. It is considered one of the biggest Gothic palaces in the world.
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Jan 1, 1370
Muiderslot Castle, Netherlands
The castle shows strong French influence in its drum towers and rectangular layout. A characteristic of the medieval fortress residence is the square plan where the living quarters surround an inner court.
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Jan 1, 1500
Blarney Castle
Located in Ireland the Blarney Castle holds the famous Blarney Stone. The stone is supposed to give the gift of eloquence on anyone who kisses it.
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Jan 1, 1501
Coca Castle
Located in Spain, it is built out of brick. Despite the brick construction it is not Islamic, it is Christian.
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Jan 1, 1519
Chambord Castle
The castle is located in France and was a retreat for french kings. Leonardo da Vinci paid a visit to Chambord during its construction and added a few embellishments.
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Palace of Versailles
Versailles, located in France, was robbed of most of it's furnishings during the French revolution. It is now a national museum.
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San Felipe Fortress
The fortress is located Spain. Numerous attempts were made to penetrate the fortress, but no one prevailed. It hosts a complex system of tunnels connected at strategic points of the fortress to distribute provisions and to facilitate evacuation.
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Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg is known for the changing of the Royal Guard, which occurs at noon everyday. ("Amalienborg Palace"), Image of Amalienborg Castle (Fernandez) -
Yusupov Palace aka Moika Palace
Yusupov is located in St. Petersburg, Russia, and is one of the two remaining residence of the wealthy Yusupov family. The palace is most famous as the scene of the assassination of Grigory Rasputin, It is one of the few aristocratic homes in the city to have retained many of its original interiors.
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Catherine's Summer Palace
The palace is decorated with blue and white facades and 100kg of gold on the exterior. The interior is just as elaborate with gold in the staterooms. ("Catherine's Summer Palace") Image of Catherine's Summer Palace ("Florstein"). -
Toompea Castle
Toompea Castle was built with limestone from the local area. It has never been conquered or destroyed by fire and has always had someone to take care of it. ("Toompea Castle"). -
Peterhof Castle
Located in Russia, Peterhof Castle is St. Petersburg's most famous and popular visitor attractions/ The palace and park at Peterhof (also known as Petrodvorets) are often referred to as "the Russian Versailles".
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns. It has 775 rooms and is open to visitors every summer.
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Neuschwanstein Castle
The castle was considered to be very modern for the time, it had running water on all floors. The spring that supplied the castle with water was located 200 meters above the castle. ("Neuschwanstein Castle"). -
Boldt Castle, New York
Millionaire George Boldt built the castle for his wife in the 1900's. Unfortunately, she passed away suddenly before the castle was completed.
("Boldt Castle").
