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exhibitions for you to see.
Windsor Castle in England
Who has not heard of Windsor
Castle? Located in the English county
of Berkshire, Windsor Castle is one
of the most perfectly maintained
castles in the world. Of course, the
renowned guards who do not flinch
are also present here. Even better,
the castle is in a quaint little town
with everything “English-quaint” to be
found here.
Trakai Castle in Lithuania
Situated in the town of Trakai in
Lithuania, Trakai Castle is a brilliant
example of Gothic architecture. There
are actually two castles to see at
Trakai – one on an island, and one
on the shore of Lake Galvė. The
castle hosts an excellent museum that
is filled with Lithuanian artifacts and
other interesting objects that were
discovered on the castle grounds. A
day trip from Vilnius to Trakai castle is
recommended.
Spis Castle in Slovakia
Dating back to the 12th century, Spis
Castle is one of largest medieval
castles in the Central Europe and is
situated above the town of Spišské
Podhradie. The castle was declared
a national monument in 1961 and
was once owned by the Royal
Family. Spis Castle is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hohensalzburg Castle in Austria
Built in 1077 by Archbishop Geb-
hard, Hohensalzburg Castle is
located in the picturesque Austrian
town of Salzburg and is Salzburg’s
most popular tourist attraction. This
massive fortress sits over the city on
Festungsberg hill and is one of the
largest medieval castles in Europe.
Guided tours with audio in eight lan-
guages are available or you can tour
the castle at your own leisure.
Canterbury Castle in England
Another really really old castle, the
Canterbury Castle was built in the
3rd century. As with other castles,
Canterbury Castle was added on
to over the centuries. And while the
castle is not intact anymore, it still is a
wonder to behold.
Predjama Castle in Slovenia
Built into a natural rock formation
in Slovenia, Predjama Castle is a
popular destination for visitors of the
area. Now a museum showcasing
the life of various medieval lords,
Predjama Castle has been rebuilt
twice, after experiencing war and
natural disaster. This remark-
able Renaissance castle is
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