The 50 Greatest Castles and Palaces of the World

The 50 Greatest Castles and Palaces of the World
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Publisher : Icon Books
Total Pages : 279
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ISBN-10 : 9781785784583
ISBN-13 : 1785784587
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Book Synopsis The 50 Greatest Castles and Palaces of the World by : Gilly Pickup

Download or read book The 50 Greatest Castles and Palaces of the World written by Gilly Pickup and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Castles and palaces around the world are structures of grandeur, might and beauty. From the flamboyance of Germany's fairy tale-Neuschwanstein Castle to the gothic, Dracula-inspiring Bran Castle, perched high in the craggy peaks of Romania's Carpathian Mountains; Tokyo's Imperial Palace, previously home to samurai warriors to Ireland's Blarney Castle, where 'the gift of the gab' will be granted to any who kiss its stone, the world's castles and palaces are steeped in history and stories to tell. Travel writer and journalist Gilly Pickup shares these stories, providing a tour of 50 of the world's greatest castles and palaces, filled with humour, interesting facts and tips on how best to visit them.


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