Welcome to EveryCastle.com the most comprehensive resource about castles, palaces, and fortifications. While today they are either just a symbol of war or power, they served a practical purpose for hundreds of years, playing a vital role in people’s lives. Castles and palaces were built for many purposes. Some like Edinburgh Castle had a military role, others, like the Palace of Versailles were residential, while the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany was just the dream of a mad king.
Here at EveryCastle, you can explore the history and architecture of all these buildings that played a key role in history.
From the dramatic cliffs of France to the sprawling gardens of Italy, join us on a fascinating journey through history’s greatest residences. Walk with us among the bastions of Château d’If, the prison of the famous Count of Monte Cristo, or admire the beautiful Renaissance frescoes at Villa Farnese. Travel into the heart of Ghana to visit Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or marvel at the intricate stonework of the Spanish Castle of Coca. Discover the history of Darul Aman Palace, originally built as the seat of the new Afghan parliament, it ended up as a ruined palace.
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Castles in England
Ravensworth Castle
Ravensworth Castle is located in the village of Lamesley, the borough of Gateshead, Tyne, and…
Tower of London
The Tower of London was founded by William I immediately after the Norman Conquest in…
Blenheim Palace
English country house near Woodstock, Oxon, designed by John Vanbrugh for John Churchill, 1st Duke…
Castles in France
Château d’If
Château d’If is a famous castle in southern France. It stands atop a small limestone…
Château de Coucy
The Château de Coucy is a castle complex in Aisne, northern France. Château de Coucy…
Château de Chenonceau
Château de Chenonceau is a French castle, situated on the River Cher, (in the commune…