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The Imperial Castle is Nuremberg's landmark, a symbol for the power and importance of the Holy Roman Empire. Nuremberg (Nürnberg), first documented as a royal estate in 1050, was an important base for the domestic power politics during the...

Besieging a medieval castle was a difficult task – just look at the histories of Dover Castle​ and Kenilworth Castle​! Attacking armies often had to rely on ingenious tools and methods to get the job done. Find out more: https://goo.gl/dpcVb1...

The Upper Ward of Windsor Castle, England. The castle was first built by William the Conqueror c. 1070 CE and then added to by many monarchs thereafter.

Remains of the dry moat at Hara Castle, photograph by Matthew Allison, 4 October 2025. A dry moat that protected the inner ward of Hara Castle, Minamishimabara. Although the castle itself is now gone, this dry moat, which has widened due...

Dunluce Castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland was built around 1500 CE. The castle was abandoned in 1639 CE, and the town surrounding the castle was abandoned just two years later. This gif shows a reconstruction of the ruined castle...

The Round Tower of Windsor Castle, England. The castle was first built by William the Conqueror c. 1070 CE and then added to by many monarchs thereafter. Today's version of the Round Tower dates to the reign of George IV (r. 1820-1830 CE).?

The donjon or keep of Dover Castle, Kent, England. The castle was first built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century CE and it was then extensively rebuilt with new walls and a keep added by Henry II (r. 1154-1189 CE).

Ireland is filled with historical sites and monuments. The 'Emerald Isle' always has something new in store for those who venture there and are eager to learn about its fascinating past. Many sites have a mystical past told through legends...

Dublin Castle was for centuries the seat of English and British rule in Ireland. The original castle was constructed by the Norman invaders on the order of King John of England (r. 1199-1216) in 1204. Today, most of the castle consists of...

The inner walls and donjon (keep) of Dover Castle, Kent, England. First built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century CE it was then extensively rebuilt with new walls and a donjon added by Henry II (r. 1154-1189 CE).