Caernarfon Castle is a massive medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, northwest Wales. Built by King Edward I of England beginning in 1283, it was part of his “iron ring” of castles designed to establish English control over Wales. Unlike many purely military castles, Caernarfon was also intended to impress; its polygonal towers, banded stonework, and imposing walls were inspired in part by the fortified cities of the Byzantine Empire. The castle sits strategically on the banks of the River Se

Walzin Castle is a breathtaking clifftop fortress located near Dinant in Wallonia, Belgium. Perched dramatically above the Lesse River, it looks like something straight out of a medieval fairytale. The castle dates back to the 11th century, although it was destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries, with its current neo-Gothic appearance shaped during the 19th century. Walzin Castle is privately owned and not open to the public, but it remains a popular photography and hiking destina

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