17 Eerie Abandoned Castles and Their Chilling Histories - Reader's Digest
Oct 6, 2024 · Abandoned castles command our attention, surrounded by moats or perched on windswept cliffs like something from a novel. From crumbling castles to precarious palaces, what is it about these...
40 Abandoned Castles From Around The World - RoughMaps
Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland. If you're one of the 12 million people in the world named McDonnell, this could be your ancestral home! The now-abandoned castle of Dunluce was once the seat of that clan. It's located on a small rocky isthmus, connected to the mainland by bridge.
See Europe’s Ruined Medieval Castles Come Back to Life
Mar 26, 2020 · From a northern French fortification built by Richard I of England to a castle once occupied by Vlad the Impaler, these buildings are reconstructed in a way that inspires you to think about how...
10 Stunning Abandoned Castles - History Hit
Aug 10, 2022 · Crumbling walls, half collapsed towers reaching towards the sky and rubble everywhere – this is how many of the formerly imposing pre-modern era castles are today. They were built to protect lords and armies, but also to exercise control over a territory.
12 Abandoned Castles To Visit In England - Forever Karen
Jan 11, 2023 · Discover 12 amazing abandoned castles in England. From medieval fortresses to crumbling ruins, there's something to discover in every ruin.
Archaeologists Uncover Medieval Castle Hidden Beneath a French …
Apr 1, 2024 · Researchers have excavated the ruins of a medieval castle buried beneath a French hotel. Alongside the structure’s foundations, they found jewelry, staircases and even a moat, all offering new...
The 13 Oldest Castles in the World That You Can Still Visit
15 July 2024. Like something straight out of a fairytale, these magnificent castles have stood the test of time – from wars and famines, to floods and earthquakes – and are still standing today. Medieval fortresses and Renaissance chateaux, these awe-inspiring buildings are steeped in history and are an important part of our global human heritage.
Visit the Ruined Castles of Poland | Smithsonian
Aug 20, 2015 · Visit the Ruined Castles of Poland. Grand but dilapidated structures from many centuries ago dot the country’s landscape. Michele Lent Hirsch. August 20, 2015. Krzyżtopór Castle in Ujazd ...
Watch Seven Medieval Castles’ Digital Reconstruction
Mar 31, 2020 · Today, the castle’s ruins, located off a trail near the National University of Ireland in Galway, are covered in ivy that makes them easy to miss at first glance.
Abandoned Castles Around the World and Their History - Business Insider
Sep 20, 2018 · Castles may have served as impenetrable fortresses in medieval times, but many have become eerie, crumbling structures. Here are 13 abandoned castles around the world and the stories behind...