Beautiful castles Britain

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Stunning with its grandeur, the castles of great Britain does not

Stunning with its grandeur, the castles of great Britain does not

cease to attract tourists from all over the world. The high castles of Scotland, castles of Wales and, of course, rich castles in the heart of England. Enumerate all the residence of kings and generals impossible, but it is possible to identify some of the most interesting of them.
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Often called the most romantic castle, Eilean donan, a very situated

Often called the most romantic castle, Eilean donan, a very situated

on a tiny island, lying in the fjord Loch Duich in Scotland. After the castle was almost destroyed during the Jacobite uprising in 1719, it lay in ruins for almost 2 centuries, but was restored in the early 20th century.
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Built on a hill above the river Arun, Arundel castle founded

Built on a hill above the river Arun, Arundel castle founded

by Roger de Montgomery, one of the closest advisers of William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Currently serves as the residence of the Dukes of Norfolk.
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In world there are a few castles in such unlikely places

In world there are a few castles in such unlikely places

as the castle on mount St. Michael, which is located on the rocky Cornish island, where at low tide can be reached on foot. The castle serves as the residence of the Auburn family who are in it since the 17th century.
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One of the biggest buildings of the Northern Highlands of Scotland,

One of the biggest buildings of the Northern Highlands of Scotland,

castle Dunrobin in the County of Sutherland, built in the French style, and owes its appearance to sir Charles Barry, the architect of the Palace of Westminster.
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Appearing in many films from Elizabeth (1988) to Robin hood (2010),

Appearing in many films from Elizabeth (1988) to Robin hood (2010),

Bamburgh castle rises from the rocky shores of Bamburgh, Northumberland. Historian and TV presenter Dan snow calls his view "an incredibly strong and impressive".
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Another of the castles built by Edward I, Conwy castle, topped

Another of the castles built by Edward I, Conwy castle, topped

by eight huge towers, is located on a rocky ledge on the North coast of Wales. They say this castle is one of the best preserved medieval fortifications in Britain.
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In contrast to the tiny present Hever Windsor castle, probably the

In contrast to the tiny present Hever Windsor castle, probably the

oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and a favorite place of the Queen.
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Stocksa unusual castle in Shropshire is a fortified manor built by

Stocksa unusual castle in Shropshire is a fortified manor built by

a rich wool merchant in the 13th century.
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Leeds castle, near Maidstone in Kent, was a favorite residence of

Leeds castle, near Maidstone in Kent, was a favorite residence of

royalty, from king Edward I to king Henry VIII. Rare black swans that live in its moat, are alleged to have been presented to Winston Churchill, who, in turn, gave them to the castle.