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AKERSHUS FORTRESS, Oslo

Akershus Fortress

Akershus Castle and Fortress construction started in 1299 by Håkon the Fifth, and completed during the 1300s, located in Oslo, Norway, The Fortress has been at the center of the Oslo’s and Norway’s growth and development for over 700 years

Oxford Castle and Prison

Oxford Castle and Prison

Oxford Castle was built in 1071 on earlier Saxon Defences when William the Conqueror took control of England and was victories at the battle of hastings Oxford, he ordered for the castle to be built with a mound, The Castle was left under control of Hereditary constables drawn from the D’Oilly Family. The Initial castle was …

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Alcazaba of Malaga

10 Alcazaba of Malaga Facts

Fun & Interesting Facts About Alcazaba of Malaga The Alcazaba is the best-preserved Moorish fortress-palace in Spain. Alcazaba was used as a State prison. The Alcazaba of Málaga is a fortress-palace built between 1057 and 1063. Alcazaba takes its meaning from the Arabic, which means ‘citadel’. Muslim origin of the Alcazaba, its name arises, which in …

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Castle of Santa Catalina

Castle of Santa Catalina

Saint Catalina Castle is known as Castle of Santa Catalina is a Spanish castle, styled in Moorish revival, built-in 1932 and overlooks the city of Jaén. Saint Catalina’s Castle is now known as one of the best castle hotels in Europe. The old fortress that was built on the Cerro de Santa Catalina was made up of …

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Inverness Castle

Inverness Castle

Inverness Castle is situated on view Pl and Castle road overlooking the River Ness, its known as the red sandstone castle, built in 1836 by Architect William Burn, the castle is currently still in use as a court house and no public access is allowed e.g. tourists however the Drum Tower houses an exhibition of …

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