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Top 10 Oldest Castles Still Standing Today
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Dec 6, 2024
Step back in time and explore the oldest castles still standing today. These magnificent fortresses are not only steeped in history but also offer a glimpse into medieval life and architecture.
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castles have long been symbols of power
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protection and history with many
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enduring for centuries while time has
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worn down much of the Grandeur of these
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ancient structures several have
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withstood the test of time continuing to
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capture the imagination of History
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enthusiasts and travelers alike here are
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the top 10 oldest castles Still Standing
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today each with its own fascinating
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story and Architectural
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significance one the castle of hohenberg
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Germany built in the 11th century the
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castle of hohenberg is one of the old
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oldest fortifications in Germany located
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in the suian Jura the castle remains
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largely intact despite centuries of wear
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though not as Grand as some of its
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counterparts it still offers a glimpse
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into the medieval period and the
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Region's Rich History Two Windsor Castle
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England Windsor Castle dating back to
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the 11th century is the oldest inhabited
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castle in the world and the official
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residence of the British monik it was
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initially built by William the Conqueror
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and has been expanded and renovated
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throughout the century
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today it serves as both a royal
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residence and a symbol of the British
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monarchy's enduring Legacy three Berg
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Els Germany Berg elz located in the elz
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forest of Germany has remained in the
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ownership of the same family for over
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800 years built in the 12th century this
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fairy tale likee Castle has withstood
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many battles and is one of the best
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preserved medieval castles in Europe its
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picturesque location and original
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medieval architecture make it a stunning
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example of ancient fortification
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four chatau de chillan Switzerland the
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chatau de chillan located on the shores
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of Lake Geneva is one of Switzerland's
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most famous castles built in the 12th
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century it has been a stronghold of the
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seavoy family and later the bernes the
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castle picturesque setting and
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historical significance make it a top
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tourist destination with many parts of
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the structure including its dungeons
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still in excellent condition five
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denotar Castle Scotland perched on a
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rocky Cliff overlooking the North Sea
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darar Castle has stood since the 14th
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century its dramatic location made it an
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ideal defensive position and it played a
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key role in Scottish history including
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the defense of the crown jewels during
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the English Civil War though some parts
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of the castle have been lost to time
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much of it still stands offering
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breathtaking views six the alhamra Spain
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the alhamra located in Granada Spain is
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a stunning Fortress Palace complex that
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dates back to the mid- 13th century
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originally built by the nasri dynasty
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the alhamra is a masterpiece of Islamic
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architecture and one of the best
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preserved examples of medieval Spanish
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Muslim culture its intricate tile work
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Gardens and stunning views make it one
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of the most popular historical sites in
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Europe seven blani Castle Ireland famous
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for the blani stone which is said to
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give the gift of eloquence to those who
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kiss it blani Castle was built in
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1446 situated in County Cork Ireland
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this Castle is a a popular tourist
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attraction though the structure has
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undergone several Renovations much of
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its medieval charm remains intact
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including the impressive battlements and
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beautiful grounds eight the Kremlin
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Russia the Kremlin in Moscow is a
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complex of fortified buildings that
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dates back to the 12th century over the
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years it has served as the residence of
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Russian Zars and Emperors and today it
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is the official residence of the
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president of Russia the kremlin's
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massive walls towers and historical
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significance have made it one of the
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most important landmarks in Russia and
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the UNESCO world heritage site nine hedi
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Castle Japan hedi Castle often referred
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to as the white Heron Castle due to its
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elegant white exterior is one of Japan's
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most iconic castles it was originally
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built in 1333 and has undergone several
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reconstructions over the centuries known
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for its complex defensive design and
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beautiful architecture it is a UNESCO
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world heritage site and one of the most
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impressive castles in Japan
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10 Crack Des chalias Syria crack Des
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chalias located in Syria is one of the
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best preserved examples of Crusader
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castles built in the 12th century by the
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knights hospitala the castle served as a
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stronghold during the Crusades its
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fortifications towers and keep remain
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largely intact making it a stunning
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example of medieval military
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architecture these castles stand as
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Timeless reminders of the past each
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holding within its walls stories of
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battles Royal intrigue and Architectural
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Innovation from the Grandeur of Windsor
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Castle to the Serene beauty of Chateau
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de Chillin these structures have not
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only withstood centuries of history but
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continue to inspire awe and admiration
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today whether they are perched on cliffs
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nestled in forests or overlooking Lakes
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these castles represent the enduring
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Legacy of medieval architecture and the
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resilience of the human spirit
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