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Serbia Medieval Castles
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Golubac Fortress, probably built in the 14th century, guards the entrance to the Iron Gate gorge from high cliffs overlooking the Danube. It was held, in turn, by Prince Lazar, Despot Stefan and Despot Djuradj. The fortress has seven tall towers. |
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Hungary Medieval Castles
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Visegrád is famous for its medieval royal fortress ensemble: the royal palace, the Solomon’s tower and the citadel. Visegrád was the royal seat of the Hungarian kings during the 14th century. In 1335, a historical meeting took place among the Czech, Hungarian and Polish kings at the Visegrád palace.The fortress was built Charles Robert of Anjou in the 13th century |
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Hungary Medieval Castles
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Both the development of the town, and the strengthening of its central role in the area, were boosted by the erection of the castle. The earliest part of the castle was built after the Tartar invasion. The Vörös-Tower dates from the second-half of the 15th century. |
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Albania Medieval Castles
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The remnants of the castle stand on the hilltop above the town; some parts of the castle are restored and it houses the Skanderbeg Museum. Kruja is the hometown of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg and the town was the center of Albanian resistance under the leadership of Skanderbeg against the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century. |
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Albania Medieval Castles
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Sited at the edge of the city, on a hill within the junction of the Buna and Drini Rivers, is Rozafa Castle - Shkodër’s primary tourist attraction. The castle rises imposingly on a rocky hill, 130 meters above sea level. The fortifications, as they have been preserved to date, are mostly of Venetian origin. |
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