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Zunaira Ghazal

Zunaira is an architect and designer on paper, but a writer at heart. She’s got a Bachelors in Architecture and a passion for traveling, both of which combine in her writings about timeworn castles and fortresses that have withstood the tests of time and stand proud to this day.
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Peterhof Palace – The Epitome of the Russian Empire (History & Travel Tips)

Peterhof Palace is an expansive compound of glorious architecture from the height of the Russian Empire. It’s a mighty edifice that lets you delve...
Castles

Winter Palace – A Paragon of Russian Beauty (History & Travel Tips)

The pinnacle of Russian imperial heritage, the Winter Palace is an icon that stretches over 700 ft along the Neva River in the second...
Castles

The Moscow Kremlin – Old World Russia at its Finest

A visit to the Moscow Kremlin is like a deep dive into the history of Russia itself. Having served as a key location for...
Medieval

Medieval Castle Walls – Architecture & Elements 

Every dwelling and edifice since the dawn of time has been enclosed–even caves used to be considered walls. Even today, the vernacular architecture of...
Medieval

World’s Best Virtual Tours of Medieval Castles (Free of Charge!)

The world is home to some beautiful, Disney-like castles. However, many of us live far away and are unable to visit them right now,...
Medieval

​​Medieval Rooms – A Trip Inside Castles of the Past (Fun Facts Included!)

When it came to the medieval lifestyle, things used to be quite different when you were Lord and Lady of a castle and had...
Medieval

​​Medieval Castle Keep: History, Types, Designs & Purposes

The medieval keep is the fortified heart of the castle. It was usually designed in the shape of a tower, which would have three...
Medieval

The Parts of a Castle: What Did Medieval Castle Layouts Look Like?

The medieval castle was less of a building and more of a complex. Instead of a singular building, it consisted of a number of...
Medieval

​​Medieval Gothic Castles: What Are Their 7 Characteristics?

Once you hear the words “Gothic,” “Medieval,” and “castle” strung together in a sentence, you’ll notice how your mind readily invokes the image of...
Medieval

​​Medieval Castle Gatehouses – Crucial Line of Defence!

As is well-known, every medieval castle was designed as a fortress of sorts. And why was that? Because there were constant skirmishes in that...
Castles

Valkenburg Castle – The Hilltop Marvel of the Netherlands

The only castle in the Netherlands situated atop a hill, Valkenburg Castle is an excellent place for site-seeing while taking a dive into an...
Castles

Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino) – Italy’s Middle Age Jewel

A beautifully constructed Gothic fortress, Castel Nuovo is a symbol of Middle Age grandeur. Home to a spectacular art collection, vintage artillery units, and...
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