An educational guide to castle architecture, explaining features such as keeps, baileys, battlements, barbicans and portcullises, alongside examples including Porchester, Harlech, Himeji and Bran castles.
United Kingdom, France, Japan and 6 more
Medieval castles across Europe and other countries, with construction dates and historical notes. Colors distinguish castles visited by the author, those recommended as must-sees, and other interesting castles.
Spain, United Kingdom, France and 36 more
Historic castles, fortresses, palaces and fortified estates across Europe and many other countries, with notes on their history and present-day use, from ruins and museums to occupied buildings and religious sites.
France, Germany, Russian Federation and 90 more
Castles and other historic sites, mainly in Hungary, with locations across Europe and beyond.
Hungary, United Kingdom, Romania and 16 more
Standing castles, fortifications and castle-like palaces, with sites across France and other countries. Entries include historic strongholds and occasional notes or references about individual buildings.
European Union: France, United Kingdom, Germany and 54 more
A selection of castles and historic palaces across Europe, from Sully-sur-Loire in France and Colditz in Germany to sites in Rome, Amsterdam and Ávila.
European Union: Germany, Spain, France and 2 more
Castles across more than 11 countries, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium and Italy, with locations by country and region and links to further details.
France, Germany, United Kingdom and 13 more
Castles and castle-like landmarks in Japan and Europe, including Himeji Castle, Prague Castle, Heidelberg Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle, with brief historical and architectural notes.
Germany, Japan, Czechia and 1 more
Castles and castle ruins across Lesser Poland, Poland, including royal residences, hilltop fortresses and historic sites in towns such as Kraków, Niepołomice and Niedzica. The map accompanies a blog guide to the region’s castles.
Poland
Castles and castle ruins across Germany, Switzerland, France, Ireland, the United Kingdom and other countries.
Germany, Switzerland, France and 19 more
Scottish castles and ruins, from medieval fortresses and clan strongholds to fairytale-style houses, with notes on their history, architecture and film appearances. Sites are spread across the Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Stirling and other parts of Scotland.
United Kingdom
Castles and castle ruins across Hungary and southern Slovakia, for hiking, excursions and leisure trips.
European Union: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
Castles, historic monuments, attractions and historic accommodations visited or planned for holidays in Poland and abroad, including sites in Romania, Slovakia and Japan.
European Union: Poland, Slovakia, Romania and 3 more
Castles, castle ruins, manor houses and monasteries across Central Europe, including sites in Czechia, Poland, Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia. Symbols distinguish visited from unvisited places and indicate condition or type.
European Union: Czechia, Poland, Austria and 12 more
Castles, abbeys, churches, fortified farms and heritage sites across France, with historical notes and links to further information for many locations.
France, Switzerland, Spain and 1 more
Historic castles, fortresses and churches across Transylvania and beyond, including named aristocratic residences and sites in Romania and Hungary. Marker colours distinguish places sourced from kastelyerdelyben.ro, visited sites, fortresses and churches.
Romania, Hungary
Fairytale castles across Europe, including Neuschwanstein, Prague Castle, the Alcázar of Segovia and Edinburgh Castle, with an accompanying article about each site.
Germany, Spain, United Kingdom and 6 more
Castles, fortress ruins and historic strongholds across Poland, including royal, ducal and Teutonic sites. The map is maintained by the Śladami Historii association for people interested in regional history.
Poland
A detailed visitor guide to Prague Castle in Prague, covering historic buildings, courtyards, gardens, access points and nearby restaurants, with practical notes on entry and visiting.
Czechia
Castles and related historic sites across the United Kingdom and Switzerland, including Alnwick, Caernarfon, Inveraray and Rosslyn, with route waypoints.
United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria and 1 more
Castles and fortresses across Poland, Czechia and Slovakia, catalogued with regional identifiers and links to tourism maps and historical information. The collection includes sites in regions such as Lower Silesia, Central Bohemia and Žilina.
European Union: Poland, Czechia, Slovakia
Castles and castle ruins throughout Japan, with map points often set at parking areas or trailheads to help visitors navigate to the sites.
Japan
Fairytale castles and palaces across Europe, including Neuschwanstein, Prague Castle, Pena Palace and Peleș Castle. The author’s blog post offers advice on visiting them.
European Union: Germany, United Kingdom, Czechia and 13 more
Visitor attractions and gardens at Prague Castle, including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, and the castle gardens in Prague, Czech Republic.
Czechia
Castles, châteaux, fortresses, ruins and other notable historic sites across the Czech Republic, with descriptions of their locations and histories.
Czechia
Historic cities and archaeological sites, including forts, castles, monasteries and pyramids, across Europe and many other countries. Entries include ancient settlements and fortified towns, with examples in Russia, Poland, France and Lithuania.
Poland, France, Russian Federation and 107 more
A scout map of fictional territories, fiefdoms and castles, with named regions such as Araulen, Skandia and Gallia, and sites including Macindaw and Norgate castles.
United Kingdom, Russian Federation, Finland and 18 more
Locations of HA del Castillo microprojects across Spain, with information about projects focused on castles and heritage sites.
Spain
Travel destinations and attractions worldwide, including historic towns, castles, museums, natural landmarks, festivals and unusual transport. Entries describe places across dozens of countries, from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie in France to Abha in Saudi Arabia.
Spain, Germany, Italy and 67 more
A fantasy map of regions, borders, castles, camps and landmarks, including Norgate, Macindaw and Grimsdell Forest.
United Kingdom