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Castles of the Middle Ages Castles of the Middle Ages
Castles of the Middle Ages- An introduction to castles - their purpose, rooms, and defenses - and descriptions of some of the most famous in the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Eastern Europe. Includes weddings in ...
Castles and Castle Ruins in the Netherlands Castles and Castle Ruins in the Netherlands
Castles and Castle Ruins in the Netherlands- Enthusiast Marko Tjemmes supplies clear histories of castles close to his home in Rotterdam, illustrated with photographs, earlier images and ground plans. Bibliography. ...
Egeskov Castle Egeskov Castle
Egeskov Castle- Renaissance moated castle in Denmark from 1554 with information in English, Danish and German. Includes a large park with beautiful gardens, and an old-timer museum. ...
Castles of the United States Castles of the United States
Castles of the United States- Castle-fan Jim is building himself a mock-medieval home. Here he gathers images of other imitation castles in the US. ...
Hwasongsong Castle Hwasongsong Castle
Hwasongsong Castle- Describes the construction of this fortress built in Suwon, Korea by King Jeongjo. ...
Treasures and Mysteries of the Malbork Castle Treasures and Mysteries of the Malbork Castle
Treasures and Mysteries of the Malbork Castle- Tourist guide Czeslaw Pajak describes the attractions of this medieval brick castle in Poland, once headquarters of the Teutonic Knights. ...
Castles of Poland Castles of Poland
Castles of Poland- Information about castles presently within the Polish borders illustrated with photographs, plans, drawings, sketches and reconstructions. Search engine and detailed map are available. ...
The Castle of Lari The Castle of Lari
The Castle of Lari- This medieval castle near Pisa, Italy, was transformed over the centuries into a luxurious governor's residence. An illustrated history, guide to notable buildings of Lari, and visitor information. ...
Topcastles Topcastles
Topcastles- Robert Rongen presents images and brief details of hundreds of medieval castles, sorted by country, region and castle type. Includes a quick guide to castle types with plans, and a list of the top 100 castles ...
Medieval castles Medieval castles
Medieval castles- Informative website containing the history of the castles built in the Dark Ages. It also features stories and torture devices employed. ...
Castle Land Castle Land
Castle Land- Photographs of castles and ruins in Europe (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary) with brief history and location. ...
Wikipedia: Krak des Chevaliers Wikipedia: Krak des Chevaliers
Wikipedia: Krak des Chevaliers- An illustrated history of the great Crusader castle in Syria. ...
Castles and Fortresses in 3D Castles and Fortresses in 3D
Castles and Fortresses in 3D- Jeffrey Cooper's photographs of castles and fortresses in Europe, including some in three dimensions, with instructions on how to view. ...
Castles of the Crown of Castile Castles of the Crown of Castile
Castles of the Crown of Castile- A bilingual site, English and Spanish, about the castles of this ancient Spanish kingdom. The castles are arranged by geographical category. ...
Hohensalzburg Castle Hohensalzburg Castle
Hohensalzburg Castle- Guide about the Hohensalzburg castle in Salzburg, Austria. ...
Pulyn-Y-Aleg Castle Pulyn-Y-Aleg Castle
Pulyn-Y-Aleg Castle- Official Website of the Pulyn-Y-Aleg Castle preservation trust Beautiful and mysterious castle on the Welsh coast. ...
Cathar Castles Cathar Castles
Cathar Castles- Cathar Castles of the Languedoc: descriptions, locations, photographs, maps, site plans, history and primary source materials. ...
Castles, Chateaux and Manor Houses Castles, Chateaux and Manor Houses
Castles, Chateaux and Manor Houses- History, purpose, architecture, sieges, examples, photographs, castle tours, renting and hiring castles, châteaux and manor houses ...
Exploring Castles Exploring Castles
Exploring Castles- Photographs and history of castles in England, Scotland, Wales and Europe. ...
Flickr: Castles of Europe Flickr: Castles of Europe
Flickr: Castles of Europe- Photography group for people who like images of castles. ...
Flickr: European Castles Flickr: European Castles
Flickr: European Castles- A group to spotlight the beauty that is the European Castle. ...
Flickr: Castles - Castillos Flickr: Castles - Castillos
Flickr: Castles - Castillos- Castle photographs shared in an online group. ...
Byberry State Hospital Byberry State Hospital
Byberry State Hospital- Recent photographs by Shawn O'Boyle of abandoned mental hospital buildings at Byberry State Hospital in Pennsylvania. ...
Byberry Byberry
Byberry- Byberry Mental Hospital facts, pictures, maps, and advice. ...
Haunted House - Byberry Haunted House - Byberry
Haunted House - Byberry- Haunted house page concerning Byberry State Hospital. ...
Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry) Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry)
Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry)- A site of photography and exploration of abandoned asylums, focusing on the Philadelphia State Hospital (aka Byberry), its history and present condition. ...
Insane Asylum Number 3, Nevada, Missouri Insane Asylum Number 3, Nevada, Missouri
Insane Asylum Number 3, Nevada, Missouri- Page by London Irwin featuring several historic postcard images of the old Nevada State Hospital. ...
Town Sees Red Over Police Vandalism (Weston, West Virginia) Town Sees Red Over Police Vandalism (Weston, West Virginia)
Town Sees Red Over Police Vandalism (Weston, West Virginia)- Article from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from June 1999 about the former Weston State Hospital in West Virginia. The article gives equal attention to a police vand ...
Michigan Historical Marker - Clinton Valley Center Michigan Historical Marker - Clinton Valley Center
Michigan Historical Marker - Clinton Valley Center- Michigan Historical Markers page on asylum building designed by Elijah E. Myers and completed in 1878. ...
Clinton Valley Center - An Album of Images and History Clinton Valley Center - An Album of Images and History
Clinton Valley Center - An Album of Images and History- Historic information along with modern and historic images of the former Pontiac State Hospital in Michigan. ...
Kirkbride's Hospital Kirkbride's Hospital
Kirkbride's Hospital- Historic District web page with detailed description of this pioneering Philadelphia hospital and its history. ...
Places in Worcester - Asylum For the Insane Places in Worcester - Asylum For the Insane
Places in Worcester - Asylum For the Insane- Community page with historic anecdotes from several submitters, and old postcard views. ...
Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex
Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex- Minnesota Historical Society page with history, context, modern color photos, and links to related historic buildings. ...
Lighthouses of Cuba Lighthouses of Cuba
Lighthouses of Cuba- Data and statistics on lights in Cuba, with some photos. ...
St. Elizabeths Hospital St. Elizabeths Hospital
St. Elizabeths Hospital- Historic Medical Sites page concerning this federal government mental hospital in Washington, D.C., with recent photo of the center of the Kirkbride building. ...
Elgin State Hospital Annex Elgin State Hospital Annex
Elgin State Hospital Annex- Postcard image of annex at Elgin State Hospital in Illinois, accompanied by description of early history. ...
Kirkbride Buildings Kirkbride Buildings
Kirkbride Buildings- Information on Thomas Story Kirkbride and his mental hospital plan. Includes photographs of several Kirkbride buildings. ...
The Demise of Pontiac State Hospital The Demise of Pontiac State Hospital
The Demise of Pontiac State Hospital- The Fabulous Ruins of Detroit site presents this well-documented and well-illustrated tour of the former Pontiac State Hospital (Clinton Valley Center) at a time when it had been par ...
Forgotten Photography Forgotten Photography
Forgotten Photography- A photographic journey by David and Karie Esmann through some of the historical asylums and state hospitals of the United States. ...
Institute of Penn. Hospital Getting a New Lease on Life Institute of Penn. Hospital Getting a New Lease on Life
Institute of Penn. Hospital Getting a New Lease on Life- Philadelphia Business Journal article concerning re-use of Dr Kirkbride's mental hospital building. ...
Hospices Civils de Beaune Hospices Civils de Beaune
Hospices Civils de Beaune- The official site describes the history and organisation of this French hospital founded in 1443 by the Chancellor Nicolas Rolin. The older buildings are open to the public. ...
Innocenti Hospital Innocenti Hospital
Innocenti Hospital- Gloria Chiarini describes the Ospedale degli Innocenti in Florence, founded in 1419 for orphans and abandoned children, and designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Part of The Florence Art Guide. ...
Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury
Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury- The official site gives an illustrated introduction to the medieval Hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr, and Greyfriars Chapel, the only surviving part of a Franciscan friary. Includes visi ...
Wikipedia: Ospedale degli Innocenti Wikipedia: Ospedale degli Innocenti
Wikipedia: Ospedale degli Innocenti- An illustrated article from the collaborative encyclopedia on the 'Hospital of the Innocents', a children's orphanage in Florence designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1419. ...
Wikipedia: English Medieval Hospitals and Almshouses Wikipedia: English Medieval Hospitals and Almshouses
Wikipedia: English Medieval Hospitals and Almshouses- The collaborative encyclopedia offers several articles on individual hospitals or almshouses founded in England in medieval times. ...
MuslimHeritage.com: The Modern Hospital in Medieval Islam MuslimHeritage.com: The Modern Hospital in Medieval Islam
MuslimHeritage.com: The Modern Hospital in Medieval Islam- A brief, illustrated article on the Islamic medieval hospital, taken from a longer scholarly article by Prof. Aydin Sayili which is also available in PDF format. ...
The Gallery of the Hospital of the Innocents The Gallery of the Hospital of the Innocents
The Gallery of the Hospital of the Innocents- An illustrated description from Your Way to Florence of the gallery set in the early 15th-century orphanage designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. ...
Soutra Aisle Soutra Aisle
Soutra Aisle- Brief mention of the excavation of a 14th-century Augustinian hospital in Scotland, with a photograph of a related standing building. ...
Blue Ridge Sanatorium Blue Ridge Sanatorium
Blue Ridge Sanatorium- History and current status of Blue Ridge Sanatorium in Virginia. ...
Women's Ward Pavilions at Seaview Hospital Women's Ward Pavilions at Seaview Hospital
Women's Ward Pavilions at Seaview Hospital- Illustrated preservation page concerning New York City tuberculosis sanitarium constructed in 1909-1911. The buildings and terra-cotta ornamentation were designed by architect ...

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