Marya castles

The fortified City of Carcassonne in southern France has the finest remains of medieval defensive structures in Europe.

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Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. History facts & travel tips: https://bit.ly/3DMbGjm


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The first stone castles built were cold, dark, smelly and damp. Inside the castle walls, floor coverings consisted of straw rushes and, later, sweet smelling herbs to mask the smell of animal excrement, grease, rotting food and beer.

Up until the Middle Ages, the Great Halls were used not only to entertain and eat, but also as sleeping quarters for the household.

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Castles had beautiful gardens.

One of the most interesting castle finds includes the first condoms discovered in Dudley Castle in 1885. Dating from the early 1600s, they are made from animal and fish intestines.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
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Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany.
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Castles were bustling places.

They housed not only knights and nobles but also cooks, servants, and blacksmiths.

In the great hall, feasts and celebrations were held, while the kitchens were filled with busy cooks preparing delicious meals fit for royalty.