Friday, November 18, 2011

Castles, Palaces, and Forts

Castle- Is a larage and stately mansion

Fort- Is a fully equipped place with troops

Palace- Is the official residence of a royal family

Tower of London:
- Also known as the White Tower
- First moat to protect the tower



Palace of Alhambra:
- Originally built as a fortress
- Was the residence of the the Muslim kings of Granada



Castle of White Heron:
- Also known as the Himeji castle
- One of the oldest structures from Medieval Japan



Bran Castle:
- Brasov, Romania
- Commonly known as Draculas Castle
- National monument and landmark in Romaina



Windsor Castle:
- Berkshire, England
- Was built after the Norman invasion of William the Conqueror
- Longest occupied palace in Europe

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