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Famous Castles Castle Neuschwanstein
This castle is one of the rare world structures that is being seriously considered for the new 7 wonders of the modern world along with the Statue of Liberty and the Great Wall of China. The Castle Neuschwanstein has an official German website and an official English website. Windsor Castle
Location: Thames River England This is the castle that epitomizes "Royalty" and although this is the largest and most famous of all the currently inhabited castles (currently Queen Elizabeth II lives in Windsor castle) It is more than just a fancy place for a King of a Queen to live. This castle has had a long history. It has been rebuilt and added to over the centuries and the first castle on the site was built from wood and dirt by William the Conquerer. Castles have evolved over the centuries growing from a place for offense then to a place for defense then finally a place for royalty to live. And this castle has evolved right along with these changing needs. The official website for Windsor Castle
Edinburgh Castle -
Blarney Castle -
Location: Ireland This castle is nearly 600 years old and it is famous predominantly because it is where the famous Blarney Stone is located. The Blarney Stone is the legendary stone of eloquence. Kiss it and you'll never be at a loss for words again. Visit the official Blarney castle website
Urquhart Castle -
Location: Loch Ness in Scotland Urquhart Castle is believed to have been in existence since around the 13th Century. This castle has a long and storied history and is directly nvolved in the story that was outlined in the movie Braveheart. This castle was taken by Edward I of England and taken back by Robert the Bruce. Over the centuries Urquhart has been sieged and changed hands several times. Here is a great link with maps and more history of Urquhart Castle
Chateau Gaillard
Chateau Gaillard was the crowning achievement of Richard the Lion Hearted as part of his Crusades Campaign. It was sieged and taken by the French in 1204. Read more about this castle and the dramatic siege that took it The Siege of Chateau Gaillard
CASTLE CALENDARS
2008 Medieval Castle Calendars are out. I have put together a nice slide show of the best 2008 Castle Calendars. Watch it here
Articles about Specific Medieval Castles
Articles about Medieval Castles in General
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Location: Scotland This is the most famous of all the Castles in Scotland and it is built on the remains of an extinct castle. Remains of settlements on this site are dated as far back as 900 BC and the first castle was constructed on this site around the end of the 11th century AD. When you think of Braveheart, Robert the Bruce and William Wallace this is the castle you think of. It is the most famous landmark in all of Scotland (and the most visited). 
The Real Dracula Castle is for sale - A whopping price tag of 140 million dollars. Even if I had the money I wouldn't buy this place! I think it would be bad karma. Read more about the famous castle 
