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Castles & Palaces
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Castles of Britain 
 This site provides information on many aspects of castles in Great Britain including how they were built, why they declined, dungeons, weapons for besieging, and more. There are images and ground plans for some, information about what life in a castle was like, as well as, types of jobs available in that time. The Map Room lists the names of castles in Wales, Scotland, England, and Ireland. The Castle Learning Center is provided to "encourage students of all ages to explore castles." Additionally, there is a list of organizations involved in castle preservation, a list of castles said to be inhabited by ghosts, a glossary, and related links. http://www.castles-of-britain.com/ Topics: Architecture Last updated Jan 8, 2000 Castles of France
This site provides hundreds of photos of exterior and interior views of dozens of castles in the Loire Valley in France. Features images of castles such as Chenonceau (built across a river) and Chambord (built by Frances I). Browsable by architectural period. Available in English and French. From a company that rents castles. http://www.a-castle-for-rent.com/castles/ Topics: Architecture, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Water Last updated Oct 14, 2004 Castles of Japan
These descriptions of over twenty Japanese castles vary in length and completeness with some having only a sentence or two and others having several paragraphs. All entries have at least one picture, the castle location, and any variant names. Several have links to additional resources. The site may be browsed by castle name or location. http://pages.ca.inter.net/~ttoyooka/oshiro/ Topics: Architecture Last updated Nov 10, 2009 Castles of Wales
Contains profiles of hundreds of medieval castles, photographs, maps, essays on related topics, an illustrated glossary of castle terminology, links to related resources, and more. http://www.castlewales.com/ Topics: Architecture, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated May 15, 2005 Castles on the Web
Contains tours of castles and palaces, links to related resources, a section for children, a glossary, a bibliography, and more. http://www.castlesontheweb.com/ Topics: Architecture Last updated Aug 22, 2005 Chateau de Versailles
This site contains an introduction to the palace at Versailles, France. Find history of its construction, images, and brief biographies of some of the historic figures in French history. Visiting information and events are provided. Available in English, French, and Japanese. http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ Topics: Architecture Last updated Mar 8, 2009 Displaying the Forbidden: Images of China's Imperial Palaces
A collection of over 200 photographs of "the Forbidden City [of Beijing, China] and environs, especially the New Summer Palace of the Empress Dowager," taken by Osvald Siren in the early 1920s. Searchable, and browsable by topic (architecture, landscape, sculpture, city, people, trees). Includes historical background of the Forbidden City, information on Siren, and a bibliography. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/collections/permanent/object_genres/photographers/siren/index.html Topics: Architecture, Art by Region, History, Museums, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jun 11, 2006 Hearst Castle
Called La Cuesta Encantada (The Enchanted Hill), this was once the home of newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst and is now a California Historical Monument. See panoramic virtual tours of the buildings and grounds, choose which actual tour to take, and read short biographies of W.R. Hearst, Phoebe Apperson Hearst, George Hearst, Marion Davies, and architect Julia Morgan. http://www.hearstcastle.org/ Topics: Architecture Last updated Jun 17, 2002 Historic Royal Palaces
Five "magnificent buildings—some of the most visited historical attractions in Britain." Find information on the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kensington Palance, and Kew Palace. Within each selection is a brief history, conservation projects, adult education programs, and tourist information. http://www.hrp.org.uk/ Topics: Architecture Last updated Apr 30, 2007 The Holy See
This Official Vatican Web site includes information on the Holy Father , Roman Curia , News Services , Library/Secret Archives , Vatican City State , and Vatican Museums . There are more than 1,200 Church documents, information on the saints, and more. Holy Father contains varied information (such as biographies, encyclicals, letters, homilies, and speeches) on the last nine popes. Searchable. Available in English and five other languages. http://www.vatican.va/ Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 14, 2002 Louvre
Find virtual tours, schedules, descriptions of collections, history of the Louvre, workshops and classes, and much more. "Resources" includes interactive experiences. http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp?bmLocale=en Topics: Architecture, Museums, Museums by Place Last updated Nov 24, 2007 Palaces of the King
Extensive images of palaces in Thailand, with details about the history and architecture of the buildings. Features virtual tours of the Grand, Vimanmek, Bang Pa-in, Bhubing, and Sanam Chandra palaces. In Thai and English. From the Bureau of the Royal Household, Thailand. http://www.palaces.thai.net Topics: Architecture, Christianity Last updated Apr 26, 2005 Royal Residences: Buckingham Palace
Read a detailed history of the principal seat of the British monarchy in London, England at this official site. Contains photographs and paintings which give a glimpse into the life and world of the British royal family. http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=61 Topics: Architecture, Heads of State, Notable People: Government, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Scone Palace: The Crowning Place of Scottish Kings
History and background information about the home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield in Scotland. Features images of the palace interior and grounds, history of the palace and the royalty who occupied it, information about collections (such as porcelain and clocks) found at the palace, and details about the crowning site on Moot (or Boot) Hill and visitor attractions. http://www.scone-palace.net Topics: Architecture Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Secrets of Lost Empires: Medieval Siege
Learn what life was like for castle-dwellers, find out about medieval armaments, and even try your hand at destroying a castle at this NOVA site. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/ Topics: Architecture, History, Technology, Weapons Last updated Jun 5, 2002 The Topkapi Palace Museum
This site includes a floor plan and guide to one of Istanbul's leading museums. There is also a history of the palace and examples from its collections, including portraits of sultans, Chinese and Japanese porcelains, royal garments, sacred relics and books, Islamic miniature paintings, objects from the Imperial Treasury, and more. http://www.ee.bilkent.edu.tr/~history/topkapi.html Topics: Architecture Last updated Oct 1, 2002 |
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