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| Windsor Castle |
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| Often famed to be the most famous castle of England, Windsor Castle belongs to the English royalty for more than 9 centuries. This castle was built by William the Conqueror to guard the entrance to London on the banks of the Thames. Today, it is an official residence of the Queen of England. |
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| Castello di Strassoldo di Sopra |
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| One of the most famous castles of Italy, the Castello di Strassoldo di Sopra is located in northeast of the country near the Castello di Strassoldo di Sotto. The castle is a private property and the halls open only twice a year during spring and autumn. |
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| Château de Versailles |
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| This castle was built by Louis XIV near Paris and is also known as the Palace of Versailles. Visitors are allowed to enter particular portions of this palace and it has been termed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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| Arg-é Bam Castle |
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| This castle was built on the ancient Silk Road around 500 BCE and was used till 1850 CE. Located in Bam, Iran, the castle holds the record for the largest adobe building in the world. It is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sadly, an earthquake in 2003 destroyed major portions of the ancient buildings. |
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| Forbidden City |
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| The Forbidden City in Beijing, China, is a fort that contains a self-sustainable city inside it. It was the seat of the supreme power of the Chinese empire till 1911. |
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| Himeji Castle |
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| The Himeji Castle of Japan was built by Akamatsu Sadanori in 1346. It is also known as the White Heron Castle. The building was enlisted as a national treasure in 1931 and was made part of the UNESCO World Cultural and Heritage Sites in 1993. |
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| Chapultepec Castle |
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| The Chapultepec Castle of Mexico City is perched on the highest point of the Chapultepec Park. The building has been previously used as a military academy, imperial palace, an observatory and a museum. The castle was featured in the movie “Romeo and Juliet” (1996). |
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