13. Trakai Island Castle, Lithuania
Lithuania’s Trakai Island Castle is another big brick castle found in Eastern Europe. Situated on lovely Lake Galvė, the construction of this castle started in the late 1300s. It would not be finished until 1410. This island castle was once of great import to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It lost its value to the military following the terrible Battle of Grunwald when the Lithuanian-Polish army defeated the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
14. Bodiam Castle, England
The moated Bodiam Castle situated in East Sussex is a quintessential European castle. Dating back to the 1300s, it features round towers, a large gatehouse, and other striking, iconic features. It was constructed by one of Edward III’s former knights, Sir Edward Dalyngrigge. Some historians debate whether it was originally meant to be a haven for royalty or a structure for defense purposes during the infamous Hundred Years’ War. Today it is a well-known, popular tourist attraction.
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