Castles and Fortifications

A look at Castles and Fortifications throughout History.

Erdut Castle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/erdut-castle 31st Jul 2021 - Located in Erdut, Croatia, this fine defensive fortification was built in the mid-14th Century. It served as a defensive outpost to monitor Ottoman-Tu …

Chateau De Falaise

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chateau-de-falaise 31st Jul 2021 - Located in Falaise, Basse-Normandie, France - this impressive fortification was the birthplace of William The Conqueror (1028). This structure may go …

Cetin Castle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cetin-castle 31st Jul 2021 - Located above the Village of Podcetin, Croatia - it's initial date of construction is unknown. It has been speculated that Cetin may have been a Roman …

The Fortress Of Carcassonne

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-fortress-of-carcassonne 31st Jul 2021 - The fortified City of Carcassonne, is a Medieval citadel located in Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Developed on the Aude River, it was originally …

Windsor Castle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/windsor-castle 31st Jul 2021 - Built in the Motte and Bailey style, construction began around the 11th Century under William The Conqueror. Originally designed to establish Norman d …

Alcazar Castle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/alcazar-castle 31st Jul 2021 - Located near Segovia, Spain - Alcazar Castle was built on the site of a much older Moorish Fort (and an even older Roman defensive structure). Documen …

Chateau de Vincennes

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chateau-de-vincennes 31st Jul 2021 - Constructed in Paris under commission of King Louis VII of France in 1170, Chateau de Vincennes was initially a basic castle, comprising of 6 primary …

Beeston Castle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/beeston-castle 31st Jul 2021 - Located in Beeston, Cheshire, England – Beeston Castle was built onto a stone plateau some 350 feet high. Construction began around 1220 by Earl …

Malbork Castle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/malbork-castle 31st Jul 2021 - Located in Malbork, Poland, this fortification is considered one of the largest Castles (by square feet), in The World. It is the official headquarter …

Chateau De Montsegur

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chateau-de-montsegur 31st Jul 2021 - Little is known of the fortification located in Montesgur, France prior to 1204. It was renovated in that year by Raymond de Pereille. It was taken (w …

Rumelihisar Fortress

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/rumelihisar-fortress 31st Jul 2021 - This Castle Fortress is located in Istanbul, Turkey – and was constructed around 1451 by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II. Built overlooking the Bosphor …

Fort Saint Angelo

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fort-saint-angelo 31st Jul 2021 - This unique fortification is located in Birgu, Malta. It's initial construction is a mystery to historians – who place it at the 8th Century. It …