Favourite Castles

>>2245721
It's strange because Kenilworth is rarely mentioned compared to other castles in the UK but it seems like every mediboo considers it the Holy Grail of English castles.

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>>2245721
Posted this in previous thread: Arva Castle, Hungarian kingdom (now Slovakia)

Was built after the first Mongol invasion, the first Nosferatu movie was filmed there and the Kaer Morhen castle from Witcher 3 game is based on it.

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>>2245771
Castles on rock faces like that give me a boner, like this one.

>>2245764
This is probably because Warwick castle is not that far away, and when it comes to amount of visitors and TV appearances, the aesthetic Warwick will always be more popular. However, it's history is literally that it was owned by rich barons, whereas Kenilworth was involved in actual historical events.

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>>2245721
Dolbadarn castle in Gwynedd, North Wales. Built by Llewelyn the Great. It was built to guard the passes through Snowdonia but also because it was symbolic.

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Biggest red brick castle in Europe.

>>2247135
I've always liked Malbork since I first read about it a few years back. Even if you ignore its history, it's amazing to look at.

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>>2245795
Yep. Different angle.

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last one I have, hopefully someone else can keep this thread alive

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>>2245721

Do you guys have any castle floor plans? I need some inspiration.

>>2245764
Research into its history = English is a meme

Protestants rule now, and keep British people in ignorance.

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>>2250033
Forgot image

>>2249261
More like this?

>>2251942
Look up Stephen Biesty Castle

>>2249261
Shiiiiiit.

I remember this pictures and others like it as a kid. I used to spend hours just staring at them. beats Waldo hands down.

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>>2250015
Inspiration for what?

I can't seem to find any decent quality plans. here's one of Beaumaris castle. It was never finished though.

>>2252491
I love how incredibly detailed they were.

Also does anyone know some good vidya about castles? I can only think of Stronghold.

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>>2245721
Still be used as a fortress today, unfortunately.

>>2247135
God, it's so comfy.

>>2252519
I'm making maps for an RPG mainly looking for early castles.

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>>2250015
Here is the plan of the now ruined castle of Coucy.

Its particularity was its huge keep, which was blown up by the retreating German army in WW1.

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Hohenzollern Castle looks like fucking Hogwarts

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>>2255484

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>>2255485
Bronze Age Sardinia.

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>>2255470
I wish this thing was still standing.

Okay, forget about military purpose for a moment, what's the best looking "castle?"
Which would you choose for your royal vacation home?

>>2254200
What century are you looking for, and do you have any regional preference?

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>>2255530
Easy.

>All these German castles built in the XIX century
Why did Germans do this? Was it autism or something?

>>2255543
It seems it was the done thing at the time to have a romanticised castle for a home. The bongs did it too.

>>2255487
why is there hello kitty pasted all over the city?

>>2245771
It's damned sexy

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Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus Co. Antrim

>Built by John de Courcy, the Norman Knight who conquered Ulster
>Held out against Robert the Bruce's younger brother, Edward, in his attempt to become High King of Ireland.
>Landing spot of William III in his war against James II in Ireland.

>>2255537
Mainly French/Norman 1100-1200. Nice square keeps.

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>>2255491
To many beautiful castles have fallen.

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956 AD

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1486–1516 AD

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Literally just a block of castle.

Fun fact: this is where the Tarrasque comes from.

>>2259368
Beautiful.

>>2255542
Barely qualifies as a castle, but comfy choice. Always preferred visiting it rather than Caerphilly castle.

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Anyone already went here?

http://www.guedelon.fr/en/

It's a castle building project in Burgundy, France, using medieval techniques. Looks like you can also participate in the construction.

These threads make me want to be a stonemason.

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Salzburg castle is pretty cool. Probably wouldn't look much if you put it in another location, but where it is overlooking the city it looks pretty fucking majestic.

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Bodiam Castle

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Caerphilly Castle

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Rheinstein Castle

>>2260189
Was about to post
>cardiff > rct
But apparently Caerphilly isn't even in Rhonda it has its own little council.

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>>2255543
They build a lot of things, bridges, churches, roads, rail lines, hotels, parks, even mock-up mosques.
Why? To boost tourism. Worked even better then expected.

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Predjama castle in Slovenia, built on a cliffside on the entrance to the cave behind it. Hence the name, meaning "cavefront". You can also see the escape exit a bit lower on the cliff.

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Karlštejn castle, Czechia

>>2260894
I wish my country had cliffs like that

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Trakošćan castle, Croatia

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Troski Castle, Czech Republic

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Chojnik (Kynast), Silesia

always wanted to go on a driving trip in either germany or france seeing all the medieval castles.

should i just stick to france?

>>2255484
It looks almost otherworldly

>>2247135
Was it ever taken by force?

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Tarasp castle, Switzerland

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Chillon, Switzerland

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Hallwyl, Switzerland

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Aarburg fortress, Switzerland

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Sargans, Switzerland

>>2245721
There was a castle about 400 meters away from me, it fell into decay, someone leveled it completely about 100 years ago and all that is left is an empty field for cows.

It's only record of existence is in old maps.

> S. Ireland

Amazing how much history just gets swept away, we're the only generation that actively stops the destruction of ancient sites, how much history has been lost by the generations who didn't give a shit, or didn't have any regulations to prevent them for erasing history.

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Gruyères, Switzerland

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King John's castle, Ireland

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Kyburg, Switzerland

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Cahir castle, Ireland

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Bellinzona, Switzerland

>>2263028

Do you mind telling me why you need so many fortresses in your land? Where they the conquerors? Or are they defensive?

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Bunratty Castle, Ireland

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Kilkenny Castle

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Other castle at Bellinzona, Switzerland

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Munot, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

>>2263043
>Do you mind telling me why you need so many fortresses in your land?
To keep monarchists out. Europe was full of monarchists at the time.

>>2263085
Shut up, I just read the history while you were jerking off.

They are a blend of defensive, and subjugating. Depending on the period.

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>>2263081
aerial view of Munot

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>>2263102
Stairs in the Munot

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>>2263061

kek, why are Italians so shit at fighting.

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Neu-Bechburg, Switzerland

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Aigle, Switzerland

> War and Creation, Peace and Stagnation.

In the lands of peace and togetherness, no castles were ever constructed.

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Hagenwil, Switzerland

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>>2263187
That's not a castle. Then I'm posting all of these then.

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>>2263218
It's a 13th century castle, just a small one. But hey, it goat walls, a moat, a tower, everything a good castle needs.

>>2263235
fug, it's a castle for hobbits.

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>>2263235
sexy little castle

>>2263253
I'd say it is more of a fortified manor house. I like it though.

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Bottmingen, Switzerland
>>2263218
before you object, that is as well a 13th century castle

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Vadstena, Sweden.
built in 1545

>>2245771
Wasn't it also it one of the Rodger Moore 007 movies? The one where climbs the side cliff face of the castle and then pulls down one of the henchmen?

>>2262852
Yes, by the Swedes in 17th century

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>>2264857
Nope thats a greek monastery.

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Hardturm, Switzerland
Technically not a castle, but a defensive tower blocking a river crossing. 13th century built, got its own WW2 machine gun bunker in the basement and cosy flats on top.

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>>2265054

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>>2265055

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Strecno in Slovakia

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>>2245721
Casterly Rock IRL

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>>2245721
Rochester Castle, got fucked with pig fat by King John.

>>2265915
There's a movie about it: Ironclad

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Spissky hrad is probably the most unknown grand castle in Europe.

>>2266047
Well that's a stupid design

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And its setting is no less great

>>2249261
>You will never get dumped head-first down the shit-chute of a medieval castle

>>2266052
>force them to siege 2 walls
>have free pot shots with wall defences when they have to siege second wall
Unassailable

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Are Vauban fortifications welcome? Star fort at Bourtange, Netherlands.

>>2265979
huh, never heard of it, have to look it up.

Is that also the place where Edward II was executed by his wife by getting a red hot poker shoved up his ass?

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>reconstruction

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buuuuump

>>2268864
>this tournamental crest is too heavy, my neck hurts
>this armor still has my poop in it
>where is that squire
>these wenches have missing teeth
>they probably don't know I won't inherit the paternal acres unless my brother dies
>I wish I was at home hunting rabbits with my goshawk

>>2268864
>his tabard is depicting him
Makes me laugh everytime.

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>>2270862

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>>2270865

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>>2270867

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Alcázar of Segovia

>Where Ferdinand and Isabella reigned uniting Spain for first time
>Place where Colombus came to ask for money and blessing

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>>2270900

>>2266047
What are those round earthworks in the middle of the lower yard? Older castles remains?

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What remains of Srebrenik fort in Bosnia. It could only be accessed by this brige going from one hill to another

>>2247135
Marienburg you mean?

>>2271022
Remains of a bergfried

>>2267743
>>2270769

So cozy

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Who /caerphilly castle/ here?

>>2271032
The Teutonic Order was Polish

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>>2245721
Kenilworth was badass back in it's day

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Unfortunately, most German castles are ruins. Fortunately, many have been preserved.

I live in Kent. Any good castles here?

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Hallwyl, Switzerland

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>>2271493
Dover castle
pretty much the most generic looking castle there is but is the largest in England supposedly

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Red Castle - Tripoli - Libya

>>2272817

wonder what it looks like today

>>2272842
Never cry for a fortress getting blown up in battle, thats what they made for. Cry when they tear one down for a new shopping mall.

>>2272842
Looks like there are still photos of it online from 2016. Whether the historical artefacts, going back 5,000 years, within the museum it housed are still there is a different matter.

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Malbork Castle in Poland

>Built b the Teutonic Knights
>largest castle in the world

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i visited Neuschwanstein this summer. left dissapointed. inside was not as aesthetic as i thought and they didnt want to answer my questions about nazi's. outside was really cool tho. great views. would still recommend if you're in southeast germany

>>2273870
What does Neuschwanstein have to do with nazis if I may ask?

ps: I never thought it was aesthetic, it's a disney castle.

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nobody got pics of sexy French or Italian castles?

>>2249261
>>2252491
Oh fuck yes, these were my crack. I always borrowed them from the library and spent hours looking at every detail. I wish i could find a place to buy them..

>>2275193

Not too much but wanted to learn and they kind of deflected my questions. They hid a ton of stolen art and gold there during the war but hoped to learn something new. The tour lasts maybe 30 mins max so there's not much time to really talk and ask questions to guide. The views at the top were worth it tho.

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>>2275420
I do have some saved

>>2275606
Great! Moar?

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>>2275624

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>>2275644
I don't think I have any Italians, except maybe San Marino one, which I think I have already posted ITT

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>>2275647
Break for Spain

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>>2275653

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>>2275764

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>>2275767

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>>2275770

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>>2275772

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>>2275905

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>>2275906

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>>2275774

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Mont Saint-Michel. More of a fortified monastery than a proper castle, but still looks pretty cool.

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This one is for sale, 500 acres included

>>2276339
Man I want it so bad.

>>2276582
French historic properties are usually dirt cheap to buy, but cost a ton in maintenance as you are required to use historic materials and techniques.

>>2259368
So today is the day that /his/ gives me feels for a fucking building.

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>>2276582
I'd prefer this one

>>2276656
I wonder what krak des chevaliers would have to tell.

>>2255477
Maybe Hogwarts looks like Hohenzollern Castle.

>>2255484
>>2255485
It's a Dunmer Stronghold.

>>2269868
Kek.
There was a guy I went to AIT with in the Army, and he had a custom t-shirt made that had his basic training photo on it. Stupid, but hilarious. That's what this reminds me of.

>>2270906
The original GoFundMe.

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>>2269832

>>2255477

More of this style if you can.

>>2248387
> ethiopian

Damn. When was it built?

>>2262483
Go to Germany, no speed limits there and plenty of awesome castles not far from highways

T: anon who has been on a road trip through Germany twice

>>2277769
You mean 19th century fantasy castles?

>>2271226
>>2260189
Why was de Clare so based, and how was someone so based defeated by the Welsh?

>>2263023
>>2263039
What other castles in Ireland are worthy of a visit?

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Over 1200 years old, Marien(((berg))) fortress in Würzburg (Germany)

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>>2278590
The latest extensions date back from the 18th century

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>>2278599
It served as the residence of the Grand Dukes of Würzburg until the famous Würzburg castle was erected

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>>2245721
And while we're at it:

The Kronach fortress is another reminder of the once prosperous region of Franconia in Germany. Its towns were among those who suffered the most in WWII(Nürnberg, Würzburg, Heilbronn, Rothenburg)

>>2277827
Apparently 1640.
>Fasil Ghebbi (Royal Enclosure) is the remains of a fortress-city within Gondar, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th and 18th centuries by Emperor Fasilides (Fasil) and was the home of Ethiopia's emperors. Its unique architecture shows diverse influences including Nubian styles. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Ghebbi is an Amharic word for a compound or enclosure.
>The origins of the Fasil Ghebbi can be found in the old tradition of the Ethiopian emperors to travel around their possessions, living off the produce of the peasants and dwelling in tents. Reflecting this connection, this precinct was frequently referred to as a katama ("camp" or "fortified settlement") or makkababya, the name applied to the imperial camp in the Royal Chronicle of Baeda Maryam.
>Emperor Fasilides broke with this tradition of progressing through the territories, and founded the city of Gondar as his capital; its relative permanence makes the city historically important. Within the capital, he commanded the construction of an imposing edifice, the Fasil Gemb or Fasilides castle. The area around the Fasil Gemb was delineated by a wall with numerous gates. Subsequent emperors built their own structures, many of which survive either in whole or part today. Visiting the Fasil Ghebbi in the late 1950s, Thomas Pakenham observed that "dotted among the palaces are what remains of the pavilions and kiosks of the imperial city".
>Fasil Ghebbi covers an area of about 70,000 square meters. To its south lies Adababay, the market place of Gondar, where imperial proclamations were made, troops presented, and criminals executed; it is currently a city park.

>>2272425

Windsor castle is the biggest in the UK

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>>2259959
This. The interior is pretty fascinating too.

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all these comfy towns and cities make me so fucking jealous
t. american

>>2273835
this one is just too perfect

>>2279602
I'm pretty sure Windsor is the largest castle in the UK (definitely the largest inhabited castle) but that's due to additional work. I think in its time Dover was at one point the largest.