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in the ninth century and stands majes-
tic till today. You can take a guided
tour of the Prague Castle every day
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are
offered in six languages: Czech,
English, German, Italian, Russian,
and Spanish
S
oned Vlad III for 7 years, before he
was dethroned in 1462.
Chateau de Versailles in France
Chateau de Versailles was built as
a hunting lodge by Louis the XIII.
Soon after, the lodge was upgraded
to a castle and became the official
residence of the Court of France.
Over the years, and many monarchs
later, the castle evolved into what it is
today.
Kyrenia Castle in Cyprus
Located on the picturesque north-
ern coast of Cyprus,
Kyrenia Castle was
built on the east-
ern
side
of the village’s harbour. Surviving
several small sieges, and a four year
long war, this 16th Century castle is
one of the main tourist attractions for
the area, rich in diverse history.
Prague Castle in the Czech Republic
This castle is the pride of the Czech
Republic’s capital. Prague Castle has
been at the center of the country’s
history for the longest time, and con-
tinues to be a symbol of its struggles.
The castle, which is known as
one of the largest
in the
world, was
built