Castles in Europe
These sites explore German, Italian, Slovene, and other castles and palaces throughout Europe.
The Alhambra - Fabulous Moorish Fortress in Spain
The Alhambra is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain, occupying a hilly terrace on the south-eastern border of the city of Granada. This four-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia offers historical background and descriptions of the fabulous buildings.
The Alhambra is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain, occupying a hilly terrace on the south-eastern border of the city of Granada. This four-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia offers historical background and descriptions of the fabulous buildings.
Castles in Germany
Each large thumbnail leads to a larger photograph and background information. Presented by Vic Freund of Centralia College.
Each large thumbnail leads to a larger photograph and background information. Presented by Vic Freund of Centralia College.
The Castles of Germany
Large collection of images includes sections on Heidelberg, Salzberg, and the Castles of the Rhein.
Large collection of images includes sections on Heidelberg, Salzberg, and the Castles of the Rhein.
Castles and Palaces of Portugal
A photo or two and a little background info for each of ten Portuguese castles, most built in the Middle Ages, is provided at this attractive site. Tour info for those fortunate enough to get to Portugal is also available.
A photo or two and a little background info for each of ten Portuguese castles, most built in the Middle Ages, is provided at this attractive site. Tour info for those fortunate enough to get to Portugal is also available.
The Castle of St. Georgen
Though amateur design makes reading and navigating somewhat awkward, a wealth of information about the history of this Austrian castle awaits, along with a guided photographic tour.
Though amateur design makes reading and navigating somewhat awkward, a wealth of information about the history of this Austrian castle awaits, along with a guided photographic tour.
Castles of Savoy
Photos and a little background on each of half a dozen castles in Savoy, at the Serveur Savoie.
Photos and a little background on each of half a dozen castles in Savoy, at the Serveur Savoie.
The Castles of Tuscany
This delightful site provides photos and background history for dozens of castles. Also available in Italian.
This delightful site provides photos and background history for dozens of castles. Also available in Italian.
Karlstejn Castle
Photos and brief description of the Czech castle and its history.
Photos and brief description of the Czech castle and its history.
Ljubljana Castle
History and photographs of the Slovene castle by Mark Martinec.
History and photographs of the Slovene castle by Mark Martinec.
The Medieval Fortifications of Germany
An extensive and informative site by Edward G. Kane with photos of numerous medieval German castles.
An extensive and informative site by Edward G. Kane with photos of numerous medieval German castles.
Mot's Castle Page
Extensive collection of pages on castles in the Netherlands includes background information and photos for each Dutch stronghold. Very nicely done by Marko Tjemmes.
Extensive collection of pages on castles in the Netherlands includes background information and photos for each Dutch stronghold. Very nicely done by Marko Tjemmes.
Mot's European Castle Page
Marko Tjemmes offers selections of castles in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and the UK, each with photos and a little background info.
Marko Tjemmes offers selections of castles in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and the UK, each with photos and a little background info.
Schloss Reichenstein
Tim Vogel offers photos and extensive information on the history and modern-day use of the German castle on one huge page. Upload can take several minutes.
Tim Vogel offers photos and extensive information on the history and modern-day use of the German castle on one huge page. Upload can take several minutes.
Torrione Castle
A historical introduction, info about recent excavations, and a castle tour highlight this site focusing on a 12th-century Italian castle.
A historical introduction, info about recent excavations, and a castle tour highlight this site focusing on a 12th-century Italian castle.