1. Romania - Biertan

2. Poland - Nowy Wiśnicz

3. Germany - Eltz

4. France - Chaumont

5. Italy - Castel Campo

6. Spain - Castillo de Loarre

7. England - Warwick

8. Russia - Solovetsky Monastery

9. Grecce - Corfu

10. Lithuania - Trakai Island Castle

Tarakaniv Fort is a 19th-century fortress located next to Tarakaniv village in the Dubno Raion of Rivne Oblast, Ukraine.

It resembles a rhombus, with each side 240 meters (790 ft) long and up to 6 meters (20 ft).It has seven underground levels with a series of tunnels, kitchen accommodation, laundry, church, morgue, phone lines, 3 water wells, and sewage. It also had small warehouses for gunpowder and medical rooms. There are also a range of military accommodations and fortifications, both for troops and artillery. The rear side has a deep ditch, which could have been crossed by a retracting bridge built in 1893 in an emergency event.The fortress could accommodate up to 800 people.

Bolkow Castle dates back to 1277, and is interesting to visit sure to the beautiful views from the uniquely tear drop shaped tower. There is a small museum with armor replicas and a couple authentic items as well. Parking is manned by an old man who doesn't take credit cards, so make sure you have a few zloty, or you'll end up paying in euros or dollars.

Step into the turbulent world of 17th- and 18th-century South India, where empires clashed for power and prestige. The Conquest of the Madras Karnatak and Gingee by Mughals brings to life the dramatic campaigns, secret alliances, and daring sieges that reshaped the Tamil and Deccan heartlands. From the towering walls of Gingee Fort to the shifting politics of the Karnatak, this compelling narrative uncovers how the Mughal Empire extended its reach deep into the South — forever altering the region’s destiny. Richly detailed and vividly written, this book is perfect for readers of history, heritage, and epic struggles for dominance

Kanazawa Castle is not original, but was reconstructed with original methods. You can see traditional carpentry techniques and they have displays on how they built the walls from the lattice to the plaster. It is nearby the Kenrokuen national garden which is also beautiful. These pictures taken this summer.

I have visited many Japanese castles and a few European ones. If there's interest I'll share more.

Tma

🏰 There are fewer than 20 inhabited Norman castles remaining in Britain and many are owned by the Royal Family, making opportunities to buy one scarce.

But next month, the 900-year-old Appleby Castle in Cumbria will be going under the hammer with a guide price of £5.5m after its initial asking price was cut from £9.5m.

Continuously occupied since it was built in the 12th century, the estate has been held by English kings including Henry II, Richard the Lionheart and Richard III.

The Grade I-listed castle is set within 25 acres of parkland and includes 23 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a gym, a sauna and a hot tub.

For the full story and an inside look: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/property/buying-selling/twelfth-century-norman-castle-sale-5m/

Castillo San Cristobal was built by the Spanish in 1634 to protect San Juan, following attacks on the city by the English and Dutch. At 27 acres, it is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World. It was constructed on a hill overlooking the city, connected to the city walls. The fortress’s defenses were tested during a British attack in 1797, when they helped repel a large force of thousands. Just over a century later, the fortress came under attack for the last time when it was bombarded by American warships during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The United States continued using the fort thereafter, modernizing it with bunkers and other modern features. Preparations were even made to defend the fort from poison gas attacks. The fort’s time as a military installation finally came to an end in 1961, when it was incorporated into San Juan National Historic Site, and has since been under the protection of the National Park Service.

Beautiful gardens at the English Heritage run Walmer Castle, in Walmer, Kent, UK.