A tourist attraction and museum.
In the medieval period it was called a donjon. After the medieval period, when castles were no longer being built, the term used was "keep", a word that is widely used, incorrectly, today.
You can visit the castle, but it isn't actively used for defense anymore. It is used as a tourist attraction now.
Silk is used today for many things, but mostly clothing, such as scarves. Japan and China have been the top manufacturers of it in the past 30 years - they have manufactured over 50% of it!
a sturdy wooden fence used for a fortification.
For destroying castle doors.
it is currently a tourist attraction
Wood, stone, tile, and plaster
The Dunloe castle was used in the defense of the Killarny area. The castle protect the passage way to the Gap of Dunloe. The ruins of the castle can be seen today on the ground of the luxury Dunloe hotel.
There are plenty of castles left. But none are used as a fortress. Today, many rich people move into a medieval castle, or a house with a European Castle style. Castles are no longer used as a battle installation due to the invention of the cannon in the 13th century.
i think windsor castle
Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, Cumbria has been used as a military fortress, royal residence, prison, and barracks throughout its history. It played a significant role in various conflicts and wars, including the English Civil War and Jacobite uprisings. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction, showcasing its rich historical significance and architectural beauty.
i need to know who lived in the blarney castle and what was it used for ? i used to live there
Castles are used as hotels or for people to sight see in today's modern world. In medieval times, castles were a sign of powerfulness and strength and were used as protection. There is only 1 palace 'castle' used today for Queen Elizabeth queen of England many tourists do visit it though in summer time you can get an audio tour but i warn you prices are high!
Castle Hill
King Ludwig's castle NEUSCHWANSTEIN . It is a Romanesque Revival palace on a hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Fussen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. It looks pink when the sun hits the stone at the right time of day. Hitler hid massive amounts of stolen art in WW2 in the castle. I walked up to the castle in the 1970's on a snowy winter day. Today you can tour the castle even though it is an empty shell .
Prince Ruprecht III was the one who made this castle and used to live in the Heidelberg Castle.
It is a huanted castle used by Dr.Eggman as a hideout