Tag Castles

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle is located in the Swabian region of Bavaria in southern Germany. A beautiful old white castle nestled in Germany’s magnificent nature, it is…

Takeda Castle Ruins ,Japan

The ruins of Takeda Castle, located in Wadayama-cho, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, are also known as “Japan’s Machu Picchu” and “Castle in the Sky”. The…

Chateau d'Anjony, Auvergne, France

Chateau d’Anjony, Auvergne, France

The Château d’Anjony (Occitan: Chastèl d’En Jòni) is a castle in Tournemire in the Cantal département of France. The castle, built of reddish basalt, has…

Moszna Castle, Poland

Moszna Castle, Poland

The Moszna Castle (Polish: Pałac w Mosznej, before 1945 German: Schloss Moschen) is a historic castle and residence located in a small village of Moszna…

Crow Castle in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Crow Castle in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Matsumoto Castle (松本城 Matsumoto-jō) is one of Japan’s premier historic castles. The building is also known as the “Crow Castle” (烏城 Karasu-jo) due to its…

Medieval Ashford Castle, Ireland

Medieval Ashford Castle, Ireland

Ashford Castle is a medieval castle that has been expanded over the centuries and turned into a five star luxury hotel near Cong on the…

Hirosaki Castle, Japan

Hirosaki Castle, Japan

Hirosaki Castle (弘前城 Hirosaki-jō) is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Tsugaru clan, a 47,000 koku tozama daimyō…

Morning in Mont St Michel, France

Morning in Mont St Michel, France

Mont Saint Michel  (often written Mont St Michel, with other variations) is a small UNESCO World Heritage site located on an island just off the…

Eilean Castle, Scotland

Eilean Castle, Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle, close to the Isle of Skye. Eilean Donan Castle, on the main tourist route to the Isle of Skye, is one of…