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Great Castles of Europe
Ashley Letts
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Virtual Tour
• Great Castles in Europe• Each photo from Google Earth- 3D• Short description of where• Some history for each castle• Fun facts included!
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Alnwick CastleLocated in the county of Northumberland in the United Kingdom, sits Alnwick Castle. It opened in 1096 with a gothic architectural style designed by a man named Robert Adam.
FUN FACT!: Scenes from the movie Harry Potter at “Hogwarts Castle”, were filmed here.
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Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle is located on the north coast of Wales, UK. Designed by James of SaintGeorge, is a medieval fortress for Edward I during his conquest of Wales from 1283- 1289. Today, Conwy Castle is used as a museum which entertains tourists from around the world.
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Edinburgh Castle
This historic fortress, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, UK, has been the top attraction for the last 3 years running. Since it is at such a high elevation, it is viewable from almost all of Edinburgh.
FUN FACT!: Edinburgh Castle is sitting on top of an extinct volcano.
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Neuschwanstein Castle
Today it is viewed as a museum, but in its prime, Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany was a thriving nineteenth-century palace. It is one of the most visited castles in Germany, and the most popular tourist destination in Europe!
FUN FACT!: Known around the world as a symbol of “new” romantic architecture.
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Warwick CastleDesigned by William the Conqueror in 1068, Warwick Castle is known for its Medieval style of architecture. Today it is being used as a museum in Warwickshire, United Kingdom. It has been home to everything involving wealthy princesses, to dramatic battles.