Castles and palaces

Castles and palaces are timeless subjects in photography, combining history, architecture, and romance. Their imposing towers, winding corridors, and picturesque locations offer endless opportunities for creative compositions. They appear especially magical in mist or during sunrise and sunset.

The Anapji Ponds in Gyeongju

Anapji ponds

In Gyeongju, we lived in a traditional Korean house, a Hanok.

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Wiligrad Castle on Lake Schwerin

Wiligrad Castle on Lake Schwerin

For political reasons, it was not to be found on any map from 1945 until the fall of the Wall: Willigrad Castle.

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Neuschwanstein of the North

The Schwerin Castle

Schwerin Castle was the residence of the Mecklenburg dukes and is now the seat of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state parliament.

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Gottorf Castle in Schleswig

Gottorf Castle in Schleswig

The Gottorf Castle Sculpture Park was set up on the castle island in the catle lake at the western end of the river Schlei in Schleswig.

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Ashford Castle near Cong

Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle is a medieval castle from the 13th century and is located on the banks of Lough Corrib near the village of Cong.

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Himeji Castle, the White Heron Castle

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle is located in the city of Himeji in Japan and is e.g. easy to reach from Kyoto with the Shinkansen.

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Castle Hohenschwangau

Castle Hohenschwangau

Hohenschwangau Castle is located directly opposite Neuschwanstein Castle in the Hohenschwangau district of Schwangau in Bavaria.

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Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria

Neuschwanstein Castle stands above Hohenschwangau near Füssen in the Allgäu. The building was built in 1869 for the Bavarian King Ludwig II.

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Castle Chambord on the Loire

Castle Chambord on the Loire

Chambord Castle on the Loire - 2nd photo visit in 2017 with modern camera equipment

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Clouds above Castle Chambord

Chambord Castle on the Loire

Chambord Castle from the 16th century is the largest castle in the Loire Valley and is considered the most magnificent of all Loire castles.

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