December 14, 2011
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Winchester Cathedral – one of the greatest churches in the world | United Kingdom Updated: December 14, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Winchester Cathedral is located in the city of Winchester, in England. It is considered to be one of the greatest churches in the world. It is also the most magnificent cathedral […]
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Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
June 26, 2011
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Helmond Castle – well preserved medieval castle in the Netherlands Updated: June 26, 2020 | By Claire | More Helmond Castle is well preserved medieval castle in the town of Helmond, in the Netherlands. Helmond Castle lies about 15 km east from the city of Eindhoven. Helmond Castle is everything you expect from a visit […]
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Categories: Netherlands, Sights, Virtual Travel
May 3, 2011
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Vastseliina Castle Ruins are one of Estonia’s most atmospheric medieval sites — the remains of a 14th-century Livonian Order bishop’s castle in southeastern Estonia that was once one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the Baltic region, famous for a miraculous white cross that was said to have healing powers. Built in 1342, the […]
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Categories: Estonia, Sights
March 9, 2011
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Windsor Castle in England – the longest-occupied castle in Europe Updated: June 10, 2020 | By Claire | 3 Replies More 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 […]
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October 20, 2010
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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park – one of the best attractions of Ireland Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More Bunratty Castle with Folk Park is located about 15km west of Limerick on the place, which was once the island on the north bank of the River Shannon. It’s a very […]
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Categories: Ireland, Sights