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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-06 05:48:48
Emperor Francis Joseph gave the Hermesvilla to Empress Elisabeth in the hope of persuading his wife – a keen traveller – to spend more time in Vienna.
Empress Elisabeth once called the the Hermesvilla "Palace of Dreams".

The Villa was built between 1882-1886.]]> Hermesvilla
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@ 2008-07-06 05:48:48
Emperor Francis Joseph gave the Hermesvilla to Empress Elisabeth in the hope of persuading his wife – a keen traveller – to spend more time in Vienna.
Empress Elisabeth once called the the Hermesvilla "Palace of Dreams".

The Villa was built between 1882-1886.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52707/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52707/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:48:48 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52707/ 48.17072600 16.24610500 <![CDATA[Schloß Birlinghoven (Fraunhofer-Institut)]]> Schloß Birlinghoven (Fraunhofer-Institut)
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@ 2008-06-27 06:57:31
Fraunhofer Center Schloss Birlinghoven is one of the largest research centers for informatics and applied mathematics in Germany. About 500 scientists in three institutes and two research units work on application-oriented solutions for industry and society.]]> Schloß Birlinghoven (Fraunhofer-Institut)
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@ 2008-06-27 06:57:31
Fraunhofer Center Schloss Birlinghoven is one of the largest research centers for informatics and applied mathematics in Germany. About 500 scientists in three institutes and two research units work on application-oriented solutions for industry and society.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52292/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52292/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:57:31 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52292/ 50.74923700 7.20547100 <![CDATA[The Château of Laval]]> The Château of Laval
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@ 2008-06-24 18:30:20]]> The Château of Laval
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@ 2008-06-24 18:30:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52197/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52197/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:30:20 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52197/ 48.06833000 -0.77095600 <![CDATA[Fort-la-Latte]]> Fort-la-Latte
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@ 2008-06-06 14:24:11
Fort-la-Latte or Castle of La Latte is a castle located about 4 km southeast of Cap Fréhel and about 35 km west of Saint-Malo, in the commune of Fréhel, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France.

It is a famous tourist attraction on the Cote d'Émeraude in the northeast of Brittany. This impressive castle was built on a small spit of land at the Baie de la Fresnaye in the 13th century. Various films have been shot at this site, including The Vikings (1958 by Richard Fleischer) with Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis.

The castle has been classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1925.

It’s been used as a backdrop for many movies. Notably, The Vikings with Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis, Ridicule by Patrice Lecomte with Jean Rochefort; Le jeu du roi with Marc Evans, Pierre Dux and Francois Matouret; Lancelot du Lac (made for TV movie) with Gérard Falconetti, La Danse de mort with Michel Bouquet; Metzengerstein with Jane Fonda; Chouan with Sophie Marceau and Philippe Noiret.]]> Fort-la-Latte
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@ 2008-06-06 14:24:11
Fort-la-Latte or Castle of La Latte is a castle located about 4 km southeast of Cap Fréhel and about 35 km west of Saint-Malo, in the commune of Fréhel, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France.

It is a famous tourist attraction on the Cote d'Émeraude in the northeast of Brittany. This impressive castle was built on a small spit of land at the Baie de la Fresnaye in the 13th century. Various films have been shot at this site, including The Vikings (1958 by Richard Fleischer) with Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis.

The castle has been classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1925.

It’s been used as a backdrop for many movies. Notably, The Vikings with Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis, Ridicule by Patrice Lecomte with Jean Rochefort; Le jeu du roi with Marc Evans, Pierre Dux and Francois Matouret; Lancelot du Lac (made for TV movie) with Gérard Falconetti, La Danse de mort with Michel Bouquet; Metzengerstein with Jane Fonda; Chouan with Sophie Marceau and Philippe Noiret.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51269/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51269/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:24:11 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51269/ 48.66822100 -2.28457700 <![CDATA[Two story castle at Skirmish Paintball]]> Two story castle at Skirmish Paintball
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@ 2008-06-05 18:30:27

There are a LOT of paintball fields around this castle.]]> Two story castle at Skirmish Paintball
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@ 2008-06-05 18:30:27

There are a LOT of paintball fields around this castle.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51221/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51221/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:30:27 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51221/ 41.01387700 -75.54873000 <![CDATA[Schloss Kapfenburg]]> Schloss Kapfenburg
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@ 2008-06-01 07:30:28]]> Schloss Kapfenburg
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@ 2008-06-01 07:30:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51058/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51058/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:30:28 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51058/ 48.86739300 10.22313200 <![CDATA[Montjeu castle]]> Montjeu castle
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@ 2008-05-25 15:28:47]]> Montjeu castle
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@ 2008-05-25 15:28:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50720/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50720/ Sun, 25 May 2008 15:28:47 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50720/ 46.90311200 4.28405600 <![CDATA[Château de La Brède]]> Château de La Brède
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@ 2008-05-16 15:06:11]]> Château de La Brède
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@ 2008-05-16 15:06:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50235/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50235/ Fri, 16 May 2008 15:06:11 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50235/ 44.67909800 -0.54374800 <![CDATA[Cernobbio Castle]]> Cernobbio Castle
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@ 2008-05-16 03:03:29]]> Cernobbio Castle
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@ 2008-05-16 03:03:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50224/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50224/ Fri, 16 May 2008 03:03:29 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50224/ 45.84654200 9.08023100 <![CDATA[San Terenzo Castle]]> San Terenzo Castle
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@ 2008-05-08 02:23:04]]> San Terenzo Castle
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@ 2008-05-08 02:23:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49977/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49977/ Thu, 08 May 2008 02:23:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49977/ 44.08248700 9.89647400 <![CDATA[Pierrefonds castle]]> Pierrefonds castle
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@ 2008-05-04 16:04:04
The Château de Pierrefonds is an imposing castle situated in the commune of Pierrefonds in the Oise département of France. It is on the southeast edge of the Forest of Compiègne, north of Paris, between Villers-Cotterêts and Compiègne.
The Château de Pierrefonds includes most of the characteristics of defensive military architecture from the Middle Ages, though it underwent a major restoration in the 19th century .
In the 12th century, a castle was built on this site. Three centuries later, in 1392, the king Charles VI, turned the county of Valois (of which Pierrefonds was part) into a Duchy, and gave it to his brother Louis d'Orléans. From 1393 to his death in 1407, the latter had the castle rebuilt by the court architect, Jean le Noir.
In March 1617, during the early troubled days of Louis XIII's reign, the castle, then the property of François-Annibal d'Estrées (brother of the beauty Gabrielle d'Estrée), who joined the "parti des mécontents" (party of malcontents) lead by Henri II, Prince of Condé, was besieged and taken by troops sent by Richelieu, the secretary of state for war. Its demolition was started, but not carried through to the end because of the enormity of the task. The exterior works were razed, the roofs destroyed and holes made in the towers and curtain walls.
The castle remained a ruin for more than two centuries. Napoleon I bought it in 1810 for less than 3,000 francs. During the 19th century, with the rediscovery of the architectural heritage of the Middle Ages, it became a "romantic ruin": in August 1832, Louis-Philippe gave a banquet there on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter Louise to Léopold de Saxe-Cobourg Gotha, first king of Belgium. Among other artists, Corot depicted the ruins in several works between 1834 and 1866. The castle has been classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1848.
Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, (later Napoleon III of France), visited the castle in 1850. As emperor, he asked Viollet-le-Duc in 1857 to undertake its restoration. There was no question of a simple repair to the habitable parts (the keep and annexes): the "picturesque" ruins in front were to be kept for decor. In 1861, the project grew in scale: the sovereign wanted to create an imperial residence, so the castle was to be entirely rebuilt. The works, which would cost 5 million francs, of which 4 million were to come from the civil list, were stopped in 1885, six years after the death of Viollet-le-Duc. The departure of Napoléon III had halted the reconstruction and, through lack of money, the decoration of rooms was unfinished. Inside, Viollet-le-Duc produced more a work of invention than restoration (polychrome paintings). He imagined how the castle ought to have been, rather than basing his work on the strict history of the building. On the other hand, with the exterior, he showed an excellent knowledge of the military architecture of the 14th century.
The Château de Pierrefonds is classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
The castle has often been used as a location for films, including les Visiteurs and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc.

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@ 2008-05-04 16:04:04
The Château de Pierrefonds is an imposing castle situated in the commune of Pierrefonds in the Oise département of France. It is on the southeast edge of the Forest of Compiègne, north of Paris, between Villers-Cotterêts and Compiègne.
The Château de Pierrefonds includes most of the characteristics of defensive military architecture from the Middle Ages, though it underwent a major restoration in the 19th century .
In the 12th century, a castle was built on this site. Three centuries later, in 1392, the king Charles VI, turned the county of Valois (of which Pierrefonds was part) into a Duchy, and gave it to his brother Louis d'Orléans. From 1393 to his death in 1407, the latter had the castle rebuilt by the court architect, Jean le Noir.
In March 1617, during the early troubled days of Louis XIII's reign, the castle, then the property of François-Annibal d'Estrées (brother of the beauty Gabrielle d'Estrée), who joined the "parti des mécontents" (party of malcontents) lead by Henri II, Prince of Condé, was besieged and taken by troops sent by Richelieu, the secretary of state for war. Its demolition was started, but not carried through to the end because of the enormity of the task. The exterior works were razed, the roofs destroyed and holes made in the towers and curtain walls.
The castle remained a ruin for more than two centuries. Napoleon I bought it in 1810 for less than 3,000 francs. During the 19th century, with the rediscovery of the architectural heritage of the Middle Ages, it became a "romantic ruin": in August 1832, Louis-Philippe gave a banquet there on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter Louise to Léopold de Saxe-Cobourg Gotha, first king of Belgium. Among other artists, Corot depicted the ruins in several works between 1834 and 1866. The castle has been classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1848.
Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, (later Napoleon III of France), visited the castle in 1850. As emperor, he asked Viollet-le-Duc in 1857 to undertake its restoration. There was no question of a simple repair to the habitable parts (the keep and annexes): the "picturesque" ruins in front were to be kept for decor. In 1861, the project grew in scale: the sovereign wanted to create an imperial residence, so the castle was to be entirely rebuilt. The works, which would cost 5 million francs, of which 4 million were to come from the civil list, were stopped in 1885, six years after the death of Viollet-le-Duc. The departure of Napoléon III had halted the reconstruction and, through lack of money, the decoration of rooms was unfinished. Inside, Viollet-le-Duc produced more a work of invention than restoration (polychrome paintings). He imagined how the castle ought to have been, rather than basing his work on the strict history of the building. On the other hand, with the exterior, he showed an excellent knowledge of the military architecture of the 14th century.
The Château de Pierrefonds is classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
The castle has often been used as a location for films, including les Visiteurs and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Château_de_Pierrefonds)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49875/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49875/ Sun, 04 May 2008 16:04:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49875/ 49.34699200 2.97994200 <![CDATA[Castle Hohenfreyberg]]> Castle Hohenfreyberg
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-05-02 11:12:49
418-32: built by Friedrich Freyberg zu Hohenfreyberg, eldest son of Friedrich Freyberg von Eisenberg.

1481: sold by Georg von Freyberg to Archduke Sigmund of Austria, subsequently often mortgaged to rich patricians

1646: burned down along with the castle of Eisenberg and Falkenstein

1714: Baron von Freyberg-Eisenberg auf Runau bought the mortgage

1791: Austria redeemed the mortgage

1805: became Bavarian through the treaty of Pressburg
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@ 2008-05-02 11:12:49
418-32: built by Friedrich Freyberg zu Hohenfreyberg, eldest son of Friedrich Freyberg von Eisenberg.

1481: sold by Georg von Freyberg to Archduke Sigmund of Austria, subsequently often mortgaged to rich patricians

1646: burned down along with the castle of Eisenberg and Falkenstein

1714: Baron von Freyberg-Eisenberg auf Runau bought the mortgage

1791: Austria redeemed the mortgage

1805: became Bavarian through the treaty of Pressburg
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@ 2008-05-01 17:12:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49746/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49746/ Thu, 01 May 2008 17:12:40 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49746/ 50.93357500 0.73360000 <![CDATA[Nanstein Castle]]> Nanstein Castle
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@ 2008-04-27 16:06:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49528/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49528/ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:06:28 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49528/ 49.40954218 7.57343173 <![CDATA[Arg-é Bam]]> Arg-é Bam
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@ 2008-04-27 11:20:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49510/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49510/ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:20:30 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49510/ 29.11617500 58.36914900 <![CDATA[Festung Hohensalzburg]]> Festung Hohensalzburg
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@ 2008-04-26 17:22:43
One of Europe's largest medieval castles. It was built in 1077 for Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein and was expanded over the following centuries. It was used as a prison in the early part of the 20th century. Today, it is a tourist attraction.]]> Festung Hohensalzburg
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One of Europe's largest medieval castles. It was built in 1077 for Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein and was expanded over the following centuries. It was used as a prison in the early part of the 20th century. Today, it is a tourist attraction.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49474/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49474/ Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:22:43 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49474/ 47.79507300 13.04606400 <![CDATA[Castello a Mare]]> Castello a Mare
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@ 2008-04-24 13:14:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49322/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49322/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:14:31 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49322/ 38.12212500 13.36713400 <![CDATA[Precicchie castle]]> Precicchie castle
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@ 2008-04-24 09:43:16
Inhabitant: 6 Altitude 554 m
The first installation in this hill go back to Longobard period, but in1163 the family Attoni start to build up the castle that become a fortification for all the Middle Age. During the century XVII and XVIII the city state (municipality) of Fabriano imposed a heavy taxes to all the castles in the surroundings, this fact together with the difficult condition of life in this mountain and the poor quality of farming confirmed the decline of the castle.
Now the Municipality of Fabriano is restoring the castle, the end of the working is expected for summer 2007.
The castle is famous for a living crib during the Christmas period and a cine festival in Augustus]]> Precicchie castle
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Inhabitant: 6 Altitude 554 m
The first installation in this hill go back to Longobard period, but in1163 the family Attoni start to build up the castle that become a fortification for all the Middle Age. During the century XVII and XVIII the city state (municipality) of Fabriano imposed a heavy taxes to all the castles in the surroundings, this fact together with the difficult condition of life in this mountain and the poor quality of farming confirmed the decline of the castle.
Now the Municipality of Fabriano is restoring the castle, the end of the working is expected for summer 2007.
The castle is famous for a living crib during the Christmas period and a cine festival in Augustus]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49313/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49313/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:43:16 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49313/ 43.40072100 13.04667200 <![CDATA[Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle)]]> Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle)
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@ 2008-04-23 14:52:11]]> Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle)
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@ 2008-04-23 14:52:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49293/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49293/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:52:11 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49293/ 38.79195200 -9.38893200 <![CDATA[Castello Tramontano]]> Castello Tramontano
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By: Effi
@ 2008-04-21 02:28:01
The Tramontano Castle that was begun in the early sixteenth century by Gian Carlo Tramontano, Count of Matera, is probably the only other structure that is above ground of any great significance outside of the sassi. However, the construction remained unfinished after his assassination in the popular riot of 29 December 1514. It has three large towers, while twelve were probably included in the original design. During some restoration work in the main square of the town, workers came across what was believed to be the main footings of another castle tower. However, on further excavation large Roman cisterns were unearthed. Whole house structures were discovered where one can see how the people of that era lived. Found under the main square of the modern city was a large underground reservoir, complete with columns and a vaulted ceiling.]]> Castello Tramontano
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By: Effi
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The Tramontano Castle that was begun in the early sixteenth century by Gian Carlo Tramontano, Count of Matera, is probably the only other structure that is above ground of any great significance outside of the sassi. However, the construction remained unfinished after his assassination in the popular riot of 29 December 1514. It has three large towers, while twelve were probably included in the original design. During some restoration work in the main square of the town, workers came across what was believed to be the main footings of another castle tower. However, on further excavation large Roman cisterns were unearthed. Whole house structures were discovered where one can see how the people of that era lived. Found under the main square of the modern city was a large underground reservoir, complete with columns and a vaulted ceiling.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49237/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49237/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:28:01 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49237/ 40.66369100 16.60544400 <![CDATA[Hochburg]]> Hochburg
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-04-17 06:18:09
The Hochburg (high castle)
11th century — founded probably by Dietrich von Hachberg
1127 — first mentioned in an official document
1553-1577 — fortifications are completely remodeled
Early 17th century — enhancement of the fortifications with 7 bastions
1634-1636 — destroyed by catholic forces in the Thirty Years' War.
1660-1678 — reconstruction and modernization
1681 — voluntary destruction to prevent an attack by French forces
1684 — fire destroys the upper part
1688 — Occupation and subsequent demolition by troops of Louis XIV
Today, the Hochburg is still a ruin.

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@ 2008-04-17 06:18:09
The Hochburg (high castle)
11th century — founded probably by Dietrich von Hachberg
1127 — first mentioned in an official document
1553-1577 — fortifications are completely remodeled
Early 17th century — enhancement of the fortifications with 7 bastions
1634-1636 — destroyed by catholic forces in the Thirty Years' War.
1660-1678 — reconstruction and modernization
1681 — voluntary destruction to prevent an attack by French forces
1684 — fire destroys the upper part
1688 — Occupation and subsequent demolition by troops of Louis XIV
Today, the Hochburg is still a ruin.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49070/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49070/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:18:09 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49070/ 48.11656800 7.90023700 <![CDATA[Stokesay Castle]]> Stokesay Castle
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-04-16 16:36:05
Stokesay Castle, located at Stokesay, a mile south of the town of Craven Arms, in South Shropshire, is the oldest fortified manor house in England, dating to the 12th century. It is currently in the hands of English Heritage It is a Grade I listed building.]]> Stokesay Castle
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@ 2008-04-16 16:36:05
Stokesay Castle, located at Stokesay, a mile south of the town of Craven Arms, in South Shropshire, is the oldest fortified manor house in England, dating to the 12th century. It is currently in the hands of English Heritage It is a Grade I listed building.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49047/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49047/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:36:05 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49047/ 52.43041000 -2.83181200 <![CDATA[Castello Aragonese]]> Castello Aragonese
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@ 2008-04-14 17:33:10]]> Castello Aragonese
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@ 2008-04-14 17:33:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49003/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49003/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:33:10 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49003/ 38.10585800 15.64441700 <![CDATA[Kasteel van Bouchout]]> Kasteel van Bouchout
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@ 2008-04-12 14:58:11]]> Kasteel van Bouchout
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@ 2008-04-12 14:58:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48926/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48926/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:58:11 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48926/ 50.92790300 4.32854500 <![CDATA[Mont Orgueil castle]]> Mont Orgueil castle
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@ 2008-04-12 13:58:24
As long as the Channel Islands were part of Normandy there was no need to build a major fortress here. The situation changed in the early 1200s when King Philippe Augustus of France invaded Normandy and the islands became a frontier post on the edge of a war-zone.

King John of England who was also the Duke of Normandy recognised that the Channel Islands were strategically important. They were a useful toe-hold in the region from which to re-establish his authority in Normandy. This meant that French troops who could otherwise be used in the Aquitaine border areas or threatening England had to be kept in the region.

The harbour in St.Peter Port, Guernsey was also a useful staging point to gather the wine convoy before starting on the most dangerous leg of the journey from Bordeaux to Southampton.

The Channel Islands' harbours provided a southern base from which English ships could patrol the English Channel.

With all this in mind, he ordered money to be raised for the defence of the islands. The main fortress in the islands was built at Mont Orgueil in Jersey because of its prime position.

The castle was built on a promontory so that the sea and cliffs protected it on three sides.

The granite outcrop, provided it with firm foundations so it was virtually impossible to undermine.

It dominated the Bay of Grouville which, with its gently shelving beach sheltered from the prevailing winds, was the best landing beach in the island.

Throughout the medieval period whenever the English held Normandy the Islands enjoyed peace. When the French were in control the islands were placed on a war footing and the castle defences were updated.

The castle's position as the main fortress in the island was lost when cannons were introduced into warfare as this meant that the castle became obsolete, although attempts were made to upgrade the defences.

http://www.jerseyheritagetrust.org/sites/orgueil/history.html
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@ 2008-04-12 13:58:24
As long as the Channel Islands were part of Normandy there was no need to build a major fortress here. The situation changed in the early 1200s when King Philippe Augustus of France invaded Normandy and the islands became a frontier post on the edge of a war-zone.

King John of England who was also the Duke of Normandy recognised that the Channel Islands were strategically important. They were a useful toe-hold in the region from which to re-establish his authority in Normandy. This meant that French troops who could otherwise be used in the Aquitaine border areas or threatening England had to be kept in the region.

The harbour in St.Peter Port, Guernsey was also a useful staging point to gather the wine convoy before starting on the most dangerous leg of the journey from Bordeaux to Southampton.

The Channel Islands' harbours provided a southern base from which English ships could patrol the English Channel.

With all this in mind, he ordered money to be raised for the defence of the islands. The main fortress in the islands was built at Mont Orgueil in Jersey because of its prime position.

The castle was built on a promontory so that the sea and cliffs protected it on three sides.

The granite outcrop, provided it with firm foundations so it was virtually impossible to undermine.

It dominated the Bay of Grouville which, with its gently shelving beach sheltered from the prevailing winds, was the best landing beach in the island.

Throughout the medieval period whenever the English held Normandy the Islands enjoyed peace. When the French were in control the islands were placed on a war footing and the castle defences were updated.

The castle's position as the main fortress in the island was lost when cannons were introduced into warfare as this meant that the castle became obsolete, although attempts were made to upgrade the defences.

http://www.jerseyheritagetrust.org/sites/orgueil/history.html
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48924/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48924/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:58:24 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48924/ 49.19960400 -2.01953200 <![CDATA[San Vigilio Castle]]> San Vigilio Castle
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@ 2008-04-12 05:45:46
San Vigilio hill - The remains of the Medieval castle are visible on its summit: the castle features four partially ruined towers from which you can picture of the scale of the ancient stronghold, and a well-preserved section of the surrounding walls.The walk will provide a good insight into the historic and artistic character of the area, as well as a dominating posiition from which to admire the magnificent view of the town and the surrounding plain.
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@ 2008-04-12 05:45:46
San Vigilio hill - The remains of the Medieval castle are visible on its summit: the castle features four partially ruined towers from which you can picture of the scale of the ancient stronghold, and a well-preserved section of the surrounding walls.The walk will provide a good insight into the historic and artistic character of the area, as well as a dominating posiition from which to admire the magnificent view of the town and the surrounding plain.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48902/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48902/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:45:46 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48902/ 45.70959000 9.65051900 <![CDATA[Peckforton Castle]]> Peckforton Castle
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@ 2008-04-10 15:41:21
A country house built in the style of a medieval castle. It stands in woodland at the north end of Peckforton Hills 1 mile (2 km) northwest of the village of Peckforton, Cheshire, England . It was built in the middle of the 19th century as a family home for John Tollemache, 1st Baron Tollemache, a wealthy Cheshire landowner, estate manager and Member of Parliament. The Tollemache family continued to live in the house until 1939. In the 1980s it was unused, but it has since been converted into a hotel and a venue for weddings and functions.

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@ 2008-04-10 15:41:21
A country house built in the style of a medieval castle. It stands in woodland at the north end of Peckforton Hills 1 mile (2 km) northwest of the village of Peckforton, Cheshire, England . It was built in the middle of the 19th century as a family home for John Tollemache, 1st Baron Tollemache, a wealthy Cheshire landowner, estate manager and Member of Parliament. The Tollemache family continued to live in the house until 1939. In the 1980s it was unused, but it has since been converted into a hotel and a venue for weddings and functions.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48846/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48846/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:41:21 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48846/ 53.11751400 -2.69854900 <![CDATA[Egeskov Castle]]> Egeskov Castle
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@ 2008-04-09 19:12:42]]> Egeskov Castle
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@ 2008-04-09 19:12:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48829/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48829/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:12:42 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48829/ 55.17611100 10.49156800 <![CDATA[Forte Malatesta]]> Forte Malatesta
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@ 2008-04-09 02:19:08
Malatesta Fortress, in a site probably occupied by Roman baths. It was rebuilt by Galeotto Malatesta , lord of Rimini, during the war against Fermo . The construction, used as a jail until 1978, was enlarged by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger in 1543 .]]> Forte Malatesta
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@ 2008-04-09 02:19:08
Malatesta Fortress, in a site probably occupied by Roman baths. It was rebuilt by Galeotto Malatesta , lord of Rimini, during the war against Fermo . The construction, used as a jail until 1978, was enlarged by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger in 1543 .]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48811/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48811/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:19:08 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48811/ 42.85283900 13.58539700 <![CDATA[Castello di Montecastello]]> Castello di Montecastello
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@ 2008-04-08 02:59:17]]> Castello di Montecastello
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@ 2008-04-08 02:59:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48781/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48781/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:59:17 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48781/ 44.94950000 8.68018900 <![CDATA[Castello dei Bagliani]]> Castello dei Bagliani
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@ 2008-04-08 01:54:43]]> Castello dei Bagliani
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@ 2008-04-08 01:54:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48780/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48780/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:54:43 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48780/ 44.89616700 8.55530900 <![CDATA[Le Plessis-Bourré castle]]> Le Plessis-Bourré castle
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@ 2008-04-07 18:03:34
No doubt made wealthy by his important position as treasurer and chief advisor to King Louis XI, Jean Bourré acquired the estate of Plessis-le Vent in 1462.

In 1468, he started building the current chateau on the site of this ancient manor. It only took five years for the building of this masterpiece to be complete. It has never been altered since that time, so that we can still admire it as it was originally built, more than 500 years ago!

Le Plessis-Bourré is the perfect example of the Transition style. Its imposing defensive system, including its impressive double draw-bridges , its very wide moats, its wall-walk, its corner-towers and its keep, classify it as a stronghold dating from the end of the Middle Ages.

However, its elegance, its majestic courtyard, its covered promenade, its large rooms lit by high mullioned windows, its sumptuous decoration and the comfort of its interiors enjoyed by many French kings, all these features speak of the Renaissance.

The chateau's existence has been threatened several times during the centuries.

Ownership changed several times until Monsieur Vaïsse, the grandfather of the current owners, took possession in 1911. He was a great art lover and brought the chateau back to life, restoring it in the image of the original and furnishing it with taste. This is the reason why it was chosen for classification as a historic monument in 1931.

Requisitioned during the First World War, it served as a hospital for treating the injured and sick.

During the Second World War, it was used to house the American Embassy to Poland and suffered no damage.

When Monsieur Vaïsse died, his nephew, the Duke of Dalmatia, succeeded him and opened the chateau to the public in 1955. Today, his descendants, the Reille-Soult de Dalmatie family, represented by the family of Antoinette and Bruno de Ferrières de Sauvebeuf, who live in the chateau throughout the year, have taken over responsibility for preserving its authentic and family character.]]> Le Plessis-Bourré castle
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@ 2008-04-07 18:03:34
No doubt made wealthy by his important position as treasurer and chief advisor to King Louis XI, Jean Bourré acquired the estate of Plessis-le Vent in 1462.

In 1468, he started building the current chateau on the site of this ancient manor. It only took five years for the building of this masterpiece to be complete. It has never been altered since that time, so that we can still admire it as it was originally built, more than 500 years ago!

Le Plessis-Bourré is the perfect example of the Transition style. Its imposing defensive system, including its impressive double draw-bridges , its very wide moats, its wall-walk, its corner-towers and its keep, classify it as a stronghold dating from the end of the Middle Ages.

However, its elegance, its majestic courtyard, its covered promenade, its large rooms lit by high mullioned windows, its sumptuous decoration and the comfort of its interiors enjoyed by many French kings, all these features speak of the Renaissance.

The chateau's existence has been threatened several times during the centuries.

Ownership changed several times until Monsieur Vaïsse, the grandfather of the current owners, took possession in 1911. He was a great art lover and brought the chateau back to life, restoring it in the image of the original and furnishing it with taste. This is the reason why it was chosen for classification as a historic monument in 1931.

Requisitioned during the First World War, it served as a hospital for treating the injured and sick.

During the Second World War, it was used to house the American Embassy to Poland and suffered no damage.

When Monsieur Vaïsse died, his nephew, the Duke of Dalmatia, succeeded him and opened the chateau to the public in 1955. Today, his descendants, the Reille-Soult de Dalmatie family, represented by the family of Antoinette and Bruno de Ferrières de Sauvebeuf, who live in the chateau throughout the year, have taken over responsibility for preserving its authentic and family character.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48771/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48771/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:03:34 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48771/ 47.60096900 -0.54406100 <![CDATA[Hommes castle]]> Hommes castle
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@ 2008-04-07 17:46:56]]> Hommes castle
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@ 2008-04-07 17:46:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48769/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48769/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:46:56 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48769/ 47.42715400 0.28418700 <![CDATA[La ville au Fourrier castle]]> La ville au Fourrier castle
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@ 2008-04-07 17:39:14]]> La ville au Fourrier castle
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@ 2008-04-07 17:39:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48768/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48768/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:39:14 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48768/ 47.40433100 0.08024200 <![CDATA[Boissimon castle]]> Boissimon castle
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@ 2008-04-07 17:33:32
Situated between Angers and Tours, 25km north of Saumur, the château de Boissimon welcomes you set in its wooded and preserved countryside.
This Renaissance château of the 16th century was the residence where the wedding ceremony of Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (family branch of Jérome, of Napoleon 1st’s last brother) took place.]]> Boissimon castle
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Situated between Angers and Tours, 25km north of Saumur, the château de Boissimon welcomes you set in its wooded and preserved countryside.
This Renaissance château of the 16th century was the residence where the wedding ceremony of Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (family branch of Jérome, of Napoleon 1st’s last brother) took place.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48767/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48767/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:33:32 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48767/ 47.46164600 0.07751600 <![CDATA[Lathan castle]]> Lathan castle
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@ 2008-04-07 17:27:03]]> Lathan castle
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@ 2008-04-07 17:27:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48766/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48766/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:27:03 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48766/ 47.46991000 0.16345900 <![CDATA[Gizeux castle]]> Gizeux castle
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@ 2008-04-07 17:21:32]]> Gizeux castle
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@ 2008-04-07 17:21:32]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48765/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48765/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:21:32 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48765/ 47.39070600 0.20550200 <![CDATA[Montbéliard castle]]> Montbéliard castle
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@ 2008-04-02 18:45:33
The Château de Montbéliard (Castle of Montbeliard), also known as the Château des ducs de Württemberg (Castle of the Dukes of Württemberg) is a fortress located on an outcropping rock that surveys the town of Montbéliard in the Doubs département of France. It is a monument historique listed by the French Ministry of Culture.

It is believed that there has been a fortress on the site since the Gallo-Roman times, though then it was only a wooden watchtower acting as an observation post for the defence of the town of Mandeure (Epomanduodurum).
Until 1397, the castle belonged to the Montfaucon