Dear MEL Topic Readers,
World’s most beautiful castles
A palace is a grand residence of the ruling monarchy or noble family. A
fortress is a large, strong building or a group of buildings to defend from
attack. A castle is a fortified residential structure for the ruler. Many castles
were built during the Middle Ages in places like Europe, the Middle East, and Japan.
They were built primarily for defense and residence, but they also served as
symbols of power, status, and authority of the ruler. Some of them have moats,
high walls, towers, and battlements to reinforce defense. Castles are called Castillos
in Spain, Château in France, and Shiro or Jo in Japan. Many were destroyed
during battles and wars, while others were demolished or became ruins. However,
there are still quite a few castles that are preserved and maintained as historic
symbols and landmarks, such as Himeji Castle in Japan, Edinburgh Castle in
Scotland, and Prague Castle in the Czech Republic. Visiting a castle, you can not
only enjoy seeing the beautiful architecture but also feel the historical significance of
the structure.
See the photos and read the descriptions of beautiful castles around the
world.
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