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Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A castle (from Latin: castellum) is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle
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European Castles - History and Overview of the Greatest Castles
Which are the greatest European Castles? And what's the history behind the castles of Europe? Includes photos, pictures and related links.
http://www.exploring-castles.com/european_castles.html
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Best Castles in Europe - Europe's Best Destinations
Visiting these castles is like diving into our history. Discover the history of kings, of alliances and vendettas, the history of European territories, of wars, regions and nations, the history of those families who have made and unmade Europe.
http://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/top/best-castles-in-europe
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List of Castles in Europe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Below are lists of castles in Europe, organized by country:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_castles_in_Europe
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Europe’s Top 25 Castles – The Best Castles in Europe
Castles in Europe – Everybody loves a castle and Europe has a some of the best castles in the world. Read this guide to the top 25 European castles.
http://www.offtoeurope.com/europes-top-25-castles/
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The ten best castles in Europe
Castles originated in Europe over a thousand years ago. These fortresses were one of the original defense systems, and erecting the structures on hills or just beyond moats was a functional choice.
http://gadling.com/2011/03/16/the-ten-best-castles-in-europe/
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European Castles Tours - AffordableTours
On a tour of Europe with European Castles Tours, you'll enjoy many inside visits to world-renowned castles with experienced guides-all of your entrance and local-guide fees are included in the cost of your vacation. There are no hidden fees. With small-group, English-language tours in Europe, European Castles Tours offers itineraries that feature inside visits at some of the most impressive castles and palaces on the globe.
http://www.affordabletours.com/European_Castles_Tours
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25 Awe-Inspiring European Castles - Fodor's Travel
These castles are gorgeous-but not all have a pretty past. No matter what, paying a visit to one of these 25 is like walking straight into a fairytale.
http://www.fodors.com/news/photos/25-awe-inspiring-european-castles
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The 12 Most Beautiful Castles in Europe - BootsnAll
Almost every corner of Europe has its fair share of castles, but some are far nicer than others. Cristina Puscas rates the 12 most beautiful of them all.
http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/09-01/12-most-beautiful-castles-europe.html
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European Castles Tours - Home
European Castles Tours specializes in all-inclusive small-group English-language tours featuring inside visits at the most impressive castles, palaces, chateaux, cathedrals, monasteries and medieval towns in Germany, central Europe, and Ireland.
http://www.europeancastlestours.com
