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Simena - Kaleköy
With a Byzantine castle. The town can be reached only by boat (or foot). -
Portoferraio
With Forte Falcone -
Portoferraio
Linguella Museum of Archeology in the Medicean Fortress -
Portoferraio
A pedestrian tunnel through the fortress's walls -
Portoferraio
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Edinburgh Castle and The Hub
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
The official Scottish residence of British monarchs since the 16th century, including Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI and I. -
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh castle, as seen from the top of the National Gallery. -
Rocca Minore
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View of Spoleto
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Giro dei Condotti
A wonderful walking path with views of the town, the castle and Ponte delle torri. -
Fortress
The Montalcino fortress was built in 1361. -
Fortress
The 14th century fortress was expanded under the Medicis. -
Fortress
The inner courtyard of the fortress -
Fortress
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View of Sintra
View from the castle towards the town. And you can see the fog over the sea :-) -
View from Alhambra
Wonderful view towards Albaicin and Sacromonte. -
Alcazaba
I just learned that Alcazaba comes from Al-qasbah. D'oh. -
Alcazaba
The fortress was built on the slopes of Gibralfaro from the 11th to the 14th century. Puerta de los Cuartos de Granada. -
Alcazaba
Interesting multifoil arches in the Taifa palace (11th century). -
Alcazaba
Reconstructed Nasrid palaces. -
Alcazaba
Cuartos de Granada -
Patio de la Alberca
Patio de la Alberca (Pool courtyard) in the Nasrid palace. -
Alcazaba
What lovely patterns! -
Roman Theatre
Dating from the 1st and used until the 3rd century, the theatre was discovered in 1951! Parts of the theatre were used to build Alcazaba. -
Château de Falaise
From the Loire valley - via Le Mans - towards Normandy. First stop was Falaise, where William the Conqueror was born. The construction of this castle started in 1123 by Henry I of England. -
Fougères
What a picturesque castle this is! -
Fougères
Now THIS is a castle. Built from 12th to 15th century, it occupies an area of two hectares. -
Fougères
Fougères castle. The original wooden one was destroyed and a new one built in 1176. The Gobelin tower is from the 13th century. -
Château de Beynac
The castle was built in the 12th century by the barons of Beynac, and later remodelled and enlarged. -
Château de Beynac
The oldest part of the castle is a large keep on the right. Unfortunately, I could not convince other members of the family to visit yet another castle... -
La Roque-Gageac
Oh, another spectacular village. -
La Roque-Gageac
A truly spectacular village. -
Le fort de la Roque-Gageac
The ancient medieval fortification dates from the 12th century. It does have a spectacular location. -
La Roque-Gageac
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La Roque-Gageac
Yes, it's right up there. A troglodyte fort. The wall's been occupied since the prehistoric times and the fort built in the 12th century. -
La Roque-Gageac
Le manoir de Tarde from the 15th century. -
Dordogne river
Climbing the exposed stairs might be scary for some. For me it was just insanely hot. But the views are rewarding. -
Dordogne river
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Le fort de la Roque-Gageac
Unfortunately, I have very little information about the castle... -
Dordogne river
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Le fort de la Roque-Gageac
Occupied since prehistoric times, the fort was built in the 12th century. -
Le fort de la Roque-Gageac
What an interesting curtain. And one of the modern pillars, keeping the fort stable. There were way too many collapses in recent past. -
Le fort de la Roque-Gageac
This are the stairs I was talking about. Hot hot hot. -
Le fort de la Roque-Gageac
I mean... how cool is that entrance? -
Château de Montfort
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Rocamadour
Another fascinating place: Rocamadour. -
Rocamadour
One could go down the stairs. And up the stairs again. Or not. -
Rocamadour
Spectacular place. Already inhabited in the Paleolithic. The town peaked in the 12th century. 12th century!