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Haunted medieval towers: Legends that inhabit medieval castles
Haunted medieval towers are part of the imagery surrounding many medieval castles.
After centuries of history, neglect, and conflict, many fortresses became shrouded in legends of apparitions, unex...
When towers stopped protecting
With the end of the Middle Ages, many fortresses lost their military function; some w...
Arquitectura
10 Secrets of Medieval Castle Doors and Windows
The doors and windows of medieval castles hid much more than it seems.
Behind their thick walls were systems designed to keep watch, withstand attacks, and hinder any enemy that attempted to enter...
Medieval doors and windows: an almost impenetrable defense
Every entrance and opening in a medieval fortress was des...
Arquitectura
The towers of medieval castles
The towers of medieval castles fulfilled essential functions within the fortresses. They served to monitor the territory, protect the walls, control access points, and offer a safe place during att...
The importance of towers
During the Middle Ages, few structures inspired as much security as castle towers, which lo...
Arquitectura
Top 10 Castles of Navarre: A tour of 10 ancient castles and fortresses in Navarre
This route through the castles of Navarre is a journey through centuries of history, from defensive fortresses to palaces where kings and nobles once lived. Each structure preserves a piece of the ...
Medieval stories, kingdoms, and fortresses
Navarre preserves among its mountains, valleys, and villages an extraordi...
Arquitectura
Top 10 secrets of spiral staircases in medieval castles
The spiral staircases in medieval castles were not merely an architectural element, but a key piece within the defensive system of the fortresses.
Their design responded to very precise military cr...
Medieval castle staircases: a genuine trap
Imagine you have crossed a drawbridge, overcome the walls, and arrived in...
Castillos
Pedraza Castle and the lady who still appears among the medieval walls
The Castle of Pedraza is one of the most fascinating medieval sites in Spain.
Within its walls and cobblestone streets lives on the legend of a young noblewoman who was the protagonist of a forbidd...
The medieval village where silence hides ancient tragedies
When night falls over Pedraza, a walled medieval village ...
Castillos
The Spanish Ghost of Eilean Donan Castle: History and Legend in the Lands of Scotland
Eilean Donan Castle, in the Scottish Highlands, holds the legend of the ghost of a Spanish soldier from the Galicia Regiment, who died during the British siege of 1719.
Between history and myth,...
In the misty Highlands of Scotland, near the point where the lochs Duich, Long and Alsh meet, stands one of the most...
Arquitectura
By whom and how were castles built in the Middle Ages
Medieval castles were symbols of power, strength, and noble residence in the Middle Ages. Commissioned by kings, nobles and military orders, they were built thanks to the work of master stonemason...
Medieval castles were the most emblematic constructions of the feudal world. They served not only as military fortre...
