The bloody history of Castle Brederode The name Brederode is from the forest nearby that is named “Brede Roede”. This castle is build around 1300 to protect the interests of the lord of Brederode and it was needed because during the … Read More

Castle on a hill. This castle was build in the 11th century by the bishop of Luik. The castle have seen some sieges in its long years of being a stronghold for god. During the French Revolution, it was badly … Read More

Castle of La-Roche-en-Ardenne. The castle was built on top of a Celtic stronghold and dominates the valley below. It was built during the 11th and 12th centuries. During this time, the castle was neglected. A fire caused by lighting finished it … Read More

Castle on a hill. Castle Valkenburg is the only castle in the Netherlands build on a hill. The Netherlands is mostly a flat country, but in Limburg you have some hills. Around 1075 the first castle was built on this … Read More

Stadtburg Andernach is a small city near Koblenz. You should visit Andernach if you like medieval walls and castles. Almost the complete city is surrounded by a city wall. The defences in the south of the city are dominated by … Read More

 Castle of Vorden. The first written account of this castle was in 1315. The current building was built on the old ruins of this castle. During the 80-years-war (or war of independence) between Spain and the Netherlands this castle was … Read More

During medieval times there was a castle in Huriel. Only the keep and two of the four corner towers have survived the dawn of time. The castle was owned by the lords of Huriel and due to the labor it … Read More

Château de Corcelles. This castle was built to defend the east border of this region. It has never seen battle, but it is a great castle to visit for an hour. You can buy wine that they produce here. Make … Read More

Wawel Royal Castle. In the center of Krakow you will find a beautiful castle. During the 10th or 11th century the kings of Poland settled here and they started to create a palace castle. During the Swedish invasions of 1655, … Read More

Burg Metternich. The Lord of Braunshorn built this medieval castle near the Moselle in the 13th century. As most of the castles near the river Moselle it has been destroyed by the French during the 9-year-war. You can climb the … Read More

Burg Arras. Around 350 AD the local rulers wanted to protect themself against the Franks. They built a devensive position on a hill. Around 950 AD they  added a tower. The French captured the castle during the 9-year-war. During this … Read More

Castle and city walls. Near Venice there are a lot of well-known cities. Este is not one of them. Este is a small city. A big part of its old city walls and castle are still intact. In the Iron … Read More