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Gniew Castle – a medieval knight’s seat and fortress in Poland

Gniew Castle – a medieval knight’s seat and fortress in Poland

Gniew Castle is a medieval knight’s seat and fortress. It is located in Poland, about 10 kilometres out of the city of Morzeszczyn and 60 kilometres south of the city of Gdansk. This place is really ideal for several hours stop. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by tomasz przechlewski Insights into the history […]

Updated: February 7, 2020 | By | More

Vianden Castle – one of the most beautiful romanesque-gothic castles in Europe | Luxembourg

Vianden Castle – one of the most beautiful romanesque-gothic castles in Europe | Luxembourg

Vianden Castle (Château de Vianden) was built between the 11th and 14th centuries in areas of the former Roman fortress and is one of the most beautiful Romanesque-Gothic castles in Europe. It was one of the seats of influential counts of Vianden, with close connections to the German imperial court and to the Royal Family […]

Updated: January 16, 2020 | By | More

Mata Nacional do Buçaco – protected area in Portugal

Mata Nacional do Buçaco – protected area in Portugal

Mata Nacional do Buçaco (National forest Buçaco) is a protected area in the central part of Portugal. It lies on the slopes of the Buçaco mountains close to the well-known spa Luso. It is located approx. 25 km from historic city of Coimbra and about 40 km from the Atlantic coast. It has a maximum […]

Updated: December 23, 2020 | By | More

Osborne House – Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s family home | United Kingdom

Osborne House – Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s family home | United Kingdom

Osborne House located on the Isle of Wight became secured by the longest-reigning British monarch – Queen Victoria in the 19th century. Already in her first visit she felt in love with this palace and decided to purchase it later together with her spouse, including the giant complex, which belonged to the palace. Photo licensed […]

Updated: October 6, 2020 | By | More

Egeskov Castle – the most beautiful Renaissance water castle in Europe | Denmark

Egeskov Castle – the most beautiful Renaissance water castle in Europe | Denmark

Egeskov Castle (Egeskov Slot) is located in Denmark and is considered the best preserved and also the most beautiful Renaissance water castle in Europe. This cultural and historical monument is the second most visited place in the island of Funen. The castle is situated in the southern part of the island, between Svendborg and Odense […]

Updated: October 4, 2020 | By | 1 More

The Cathedral of Monreale – one of the greatest treasures and most important attractions of Sicily, Italy

The Cathedral of Monreale – one of the greatest treasures and most important attractions of Sicily, Italy

Not far from Palermo, in a small obscure town of Monreale, you can find one of the most famous monuments of the old Norman kingdom – The Cathedral of Monreale (Santa Maria la Nuova). It was built in the 12th century by the most powerful Norman King William II of Sicily, also known as William […]

Updated: September 22, 2020 | By | 1 More

Windsor Castle in England – the longest-occupied castle in Europe

Windsor Castle in England – the longest-occupied castle in Europe

Windsor Castle is the medieval castle and the oldest royal residence in Great Britain. It is located in the southeastern part of the country, about 10km west of London. Windsor Castle dates from the 11th century. Originally it was built of wood by William the Conqueror in 1070, as the protection of western routes into […]

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