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Sforzesco Castle (Castello Sforzesco)
Sforzesco Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is a magnificent royal fortress in the 15th century by Francesco I Sforza, the duke of Milan. In...
Liat Steir-Livny
Feb 19, 20221 min read


Edinburgh Castle
The most prominent landmark in the skyline of Edinburgh. A Huge fortress located on Castle Rock, which served as a royal castle from the 12th century. The castle was involved in many conflicts, and it has a significant part in Scottish history. Some museums operate inside the castle building: The War Museum, a couple of Regiment museums; The One O'clock Gun exhibition; the Royal apartments; and the Main Hall. The most impressive building serves now as The Scottish National Wa

Boaz Albert
Jun 2, 20181 min read


Stirling Castle
Some say that Stirling Castle is the most important castle in Scotland. It has an excellent strategic location, guarding the downstream of River Forth and determining the traffic between the north and the south and vice versa. Those significant buildings, dating to the 14th to 16th century, witnessed some brutal wars between England and Scotland. At first, we joined a guided tour, but at some point, we retired and continued to explore alone. I believe it depends on the specif

Boaz Albert
Jun 2, 20181 min read
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