Turku castle, Finland
Turku, a military defense castle, is located next to the estuary of the Aura River and was built in 1280. The castle was expanded between 1574-1588 including the hall used for king and queen to meet visitors. The new part was built in Renaissance style. Turku was the territory of Sweden back to the old […] Read More
Eilean Donan castle, Scotland
Eilean Donan is named for its master St. Donan, formerly known as Abbot Donan, who is Ayrshire of the 6th century and lives a monastic life in the castle. In 618 April 17th, he and 52 other monks were beheaded by a group of pirates while he and other monks were celebrating the Holy Eucharist. Because […] Read More
Gripsholm Castle, Sweden
Gripsholm castle is unique and fascinating. A place fulfills with history. This retro-style castle was built 450 years ago and had a lot of furniture and decorations in four-century period. Gripsholm is also the place at where the Swedish National Portrait Gallery is. The castle is locatted on the side of Mälaren lake in Mariefred […] Read More
Wartburg castle, Germany
This imposing medieval fortress, Wartburg castle, standing atop a mountain on the outskirts of Eisenach, is best known as the place where Martin Luther sought refuge following his excommunication in 1521 and serves as one of Germany’s most prolific national symbols. Wartburg is located in the north of the Alps Mountains in Thuringia, Germany, and […] Read More