Constructed more than 1,000 years ago, the Castle of Cardona is one othe most well-preserved remnants of Spanish antiquity in all of Spain.
A still-standing decree from centuries ago requires that citizens of Cardona take one day each year to work on the maintenance and preservation of the grand ruin, which may explain its remarkable present-day appearance.
August 13, 2011
Tharandt, Germany
Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.
Cambridge, England
This hill is all that remains of Cambridge’s former castle.
Lisnagrave, Ireland
The eerie remains of one of Ireland's oldest castles, said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who brings ill fate.
Crawford, Scotland
These crumbling ruins are all that's left of the ancestral home of Clan Crawford.
Besiekiery, Poland
These beautiful castle ruins are nestled in the Polish countryside.
Allinge, Denmark
Northern Europe’s largest castle ruins sit precariously on an island cliffside.
Salisbury, England
This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.
