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Showing posts with label Castle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Castle. Show all posts

Cesta Fortress

Pathway leading to Cesta Towers, one of the three iconic fortress towers of San Marino. It is located on the highest of the three peaks of Monte Titano in the capital city of San Marino. The three towers are depicted on both the national flag as well as on coat of arms of the country.
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St. Olaf's Castle

Olavinlinna (Swedish: Olofsborg, literally St. Olaf's Castle) is a 15th-century castle located on the Island of Tallisaari, Savonlinna, Finland. It is the northernmost medieval stone fortress still standing. (Wikipedia)
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Old Gate at Launceston Castle

Launceston was the ancient capital of Cornwall and an earthwork castle existed at this location as early as 1067. It was rebuilt in stone during the 13th century. Later it fell into disrepair and only a small portion of it is standing today.
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Lets Dance All Night

A surprise find in the courtyard of Wawel Royal Castle, Kraków, Poland.
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Ogrodzieniec Castle

Ogrodzieniec Castle – A medieval castle now in ruins. It was originally built around 14th century atop 515m high Castle Mountain (Polish: Góra Zamkowa), the highest hill in Kraków region. It had chequered past, destroyed and rebuilt several times in its history. It is a common belief that the Castle is haunted by mighty dark powers. (Wikipedia)
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Old Cannons

Located on the Salita Castello, Procida Island, off the coast of Naples, Italy.
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Château de Montrottier

Château de Montrottier, Lovagny: An ancient castle built around 13th century in the Rhône-Alpes region.
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Peel Castle

A Viking's castle in Peel, Isle of Man built in the 11th century. (Wikipedia)
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Red Brick Gate

Red Brick Gate of Castillo Hidalgo at Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago, Chile. Cerro Santa Lucia is full of great street views and deserves at least one visit, if not more.
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Kostajnica Fortress Kastel

This 14th century fortress on the southern banks of River Una is in Hrvatska Kostajnica, a town located in Croatia on the Northern Bank of River Una. As it is on the Southern bank of river it is geographically closer to the town of Bosanska Kostajnica in Bosnia and Herzegovina but the area is under political control of Croatia.

 It is interesting to note that there are two towns with the name Kostajnica. The one on the North banks of the river is officially called Hrvatska Kostajnica and it is in Croatia. The other town on the Southern Bank of the river is officially called Bosanska Kostajnica and is in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

 During the 1991-1995 war it was occupied by Bosnians but was later handed back to Croatia. It suffered some damage during the war but has since been renovated.
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Castle of Pazin

The Castle of Pazin is the biggest and the best-preserved medieval fortress in Istria, Croatia. Originally built around late tenth century it was ravaged and rebuilt several times. From 14th century onwards it was owned by Austrian house of Habsburgs. Presently it houses the Ethnographic Museum of Istria and the City Museum of Pazin. The Castle and nearby gorge inspired Jules Verne for the novel "Mathias Sandorf" (1885). One of the street which leads to the castle is now named after Jules Verne. More info: Wikipedia and Archaeological Sites of Adriatic Sea.
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Opening to the Sky - Diocletian's Palace Vestibule

The entry vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace was once covered by a dome with the ceiling decorated with frescoes, however today it lies in ruins and open to the sky. The Palace was built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD and is one of the most complete remains of a Roman palace. It is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Wikipedia)
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Fall Tree

Somewhere near the old boundry wall of the Prague Castle.
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A Colourful Fairytale Castle

Castle of Nations in the "Beto Carrero World" in Penha, Santa Catarina. The multi-theme park is reportedly the largest theme park in Latin America. (Wikipedia)
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Kasteel van Rumbeke

An old castle known as "Rumbeke Castle" in Roeselare, West Flanders, Belgium . It is not only one of the oldest renaissance castles in Belgium but is also a fine example of such architecture in the region. (Wikipedia)
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Château de Vufflens

Vufflens Castle (French: Château de Vufflens) is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Vufflens-le-Château and is a heritage site of national significance.
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Schadau Castle

A beautiful view of Schadau Castle (Schloss Schadau) from the other shore of Lake Thun, Switzerland.
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Crow Castle

Matsumoto Castle with its black exterior is commonly referred as the "Crow Castle". It is one of the premier historic castles in Japan. (Wikipedia)
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Inverness Castle

Inverness Castle located north of Loch Ness is not a very old castle as compared to other castles in Scotland. The red sand stone Castle was built in 1836 on the site of an 11th century defensive structure. In Scottish, Inverness means "Mouth of the River Ness". (Wikipedia)
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Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle is reportedly one of the most photographed castles in Scotland and a popular venue for weddings and film locations including an Indian film. (Wikipedia).
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