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A photo of Nihonmatsu Castle Gate. The castle was first established in 1341, but was rebuilt in 1643. The castle was demolished during the 19th Century Meiji Restoration, but parts were rebuilt during the 20th Century. Northern Fukushima...

Fortifications at the site of Kumamoto Castle were first established in 1467, and the castle keep was expanded considerably over the following years. It gained a reputation of impregnability due to its extensive defenses. The castle was demolished...

Mito Castle was established in 1214, during the Kamakura Period in Japan. The castle was damaged by a fire in the 18th Century, and was destroyed during the Meiji period. Ruins of Mito Castle's moat and a few other structures remain. In Mito...

Caerphilly Castle, Wales, built from 1268 CE and famous for its artificial water defences.

Plan of Beaumaris Castle, located on Anglesey, Wales, and built from 1295 CE by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE).

The gatehouse of Chepstow Castle, Wales. It was built by Sir William Marshal c .1190 CE

A garderobe or toilet of the tower keep at Peveril Castle, Derbyshire, England. Late 12th century CE.

A digital reconstruction of Poenari Castle in Romania as it may have appeared after it was renovated by Vlad the Impaler in the 15th Century CE. Created by NeoMam Studios for BudgetDirect.com, republished with permission.

The shell keep of Cardiff Castle, built c 1150 CE.

Harlech Castle in Wales, first built by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) from 1283 CE and completed by 1330 CE.