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Castles of Japan Castles of Japan- Takashi Toyooka offers a location map, brief description, thumbnail photographs and any relevant links for each castle. Select via an interactive map or an index… Guide to Japanese Castles Guide to Japanese Castles- Eric Obershaw provides a general history and description of castles in Japan, and photographs of castles he has visited, with histories taken from the o… Nijo Castle Nijo Castle- Kyoto castle built by the first Tokugawa shogun. Shiro: A Japanese Castle Shiro: A Japanese Castle- Stephen Wyley discusses the development and aspects of Japanese castles. Drawings by Steven Lowe. Japanese Castles Japanese Castles- A few photographs by Jamie Marconi of the more famous castles in Japan. Japanese Castle Japanese Castle- History, movie, and links. Virtual Tour Himeji Castle Virtual Tour Himeji Castle- History, map, tour and gallery of photographs of this magnificent timber castle on a stone base, built in 1601 by Terumasa Ikeda - a World Heritage sit… Blarney Castle Blarney Castle- Ireland Interactive provides images and brief history of this medieval castle, famed for its Blarney Stone. Visitor information. Swords Castle, Co Dublin Swords Castle, Co Dublin- Fiona O'Raw provides history and photographs of the Norman and medieval castle of the Archbishop of Dublin. Also the 9th-century Round Tower. From Around… Castles of Galway Castles of Galway- Patrick Larkin's photographs of the ancient medieval castles, tower-houses and fortified mansions of County Galway, Ireland. King John's Castle King John's Castle- An illustrated history from Earthlore Ireland of the medieval fortress in Limerick built to guard the Shannon frontier. Includes discoveries from 1990s excavat… Tynte's Castle Tynte's Castle- An urban medieval tower house in Youghal, County Cork. An illustrated history, details of its restoration and plans and elevations from owner Daniel McCarthy. Birr Castle Demesne Birr Castle Demesne- The official site supplies photographs and chronology of the castle, home to Lord and Lady Rosse, which is not open to the public. The early 17th-century cast… Cochem Castle Cochem Castle- The ruins of a medieval castle are incorporated into this romantic Neo-Gothic 19th-century edifice. Visitor information, events, history and plan of the castle with… Neuschwanstein Neuschwanstein- Information and articles about the Neuschwanstein Castle. Neuschwanstein castle Neuschwanstein castle- Description and pictures about the world renowned castle, the Neuschwanstein. Schloss Reichenstein, Germany Schloss Reichenstein, Germany- The Hotel Burg Reichenstein describes the history of this c.1900 reconstruction of a medieval castle, now an hotel, and provides some photographs. Historical Monuments in Rhineland-Palatinate Historical Monuments in Rhineland-Palatinate- Descriptions and photographs of the state-owned castles of the Rheinland-Pfalz state. Tourist and contact information. Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein Castle- The official site of this 19th-century fantasy castle built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria includes an illustrated building history, tour and biography of Lud… Chateau de Culan Chateau de Culan- Medieval Castle in the center of France. Casteland Casteland- List of the castles in France between Medieval times and Renaissance. [English and French.] Chateau de Lavaud Chateau de Lavaud- Countryside B&B in XIX'c chateau in south west France close to recreational and cultural activities. Castle of the Dukes of Brittany Castle of the Dukes of Brittany- Official website of Nantes' Castle and its museum. Practical information, program of cultural events and temporary exhibitions. Ranton Castle Ranton Castle- Web-France International offers a history, photographs and description of this 14th-century castle in the Loire Valley. French language version available. Château de Saint-Loup Château de Saint-Loup- French medieval castle converted into a grand country house in the 17th century, but retaining its keep and moat. Includes history, description and interior… Château de Landreville Château de Landreville- Castle in the Champagne-Ardenne built in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 16th century, it retains its moat and is a rare example of the pre-Renaissance… History Colorado History Colorado- Comprehensive information about the architectural patrimony of the State of Colorado. History, grant, styles, planning information. US ICOMOS US ICOMOS- The U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites fosters heritage conservation and historic preservation. Eureka Heritage Society Eureka Heritage Society- An organization dedicated to the preservation of the over 9000 historic homes in Eureka, California. Houston Mod Houston Mod- A non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting knowledge, appreciation and preservation of modern architecture and design in Houston and Texas. Mission, … Natchitoches Historic Foundation Natchitoches Historic Foundation- Aims to develop and improve the area’s tourist attractions, and encourage historical research and preservation. Includes information on the oldes… Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society- LRPS devotes itself to preserving the best of the heritage of Loudoun County, Virginia. Annual August Court Days, historic plaques, g… Preservation Idaho Preservation Idaho- The official website of the Idaho Historic Preservation Council, a non-profit organization to promote the preservation of Idaho's cultural and historical resou… Association for Preservation Technologies Washington DC Chapter Association for Preservation Technologies Washington DC Chapter- The local chapter of Association for Preservation Technology International. Newsletter, calendar, contacts. Cambridge Historical Commission Cambridge Historical Commission- Protects historic buildings in Cambridge, Massachusetts, marks historic sites, advises owners of historic buildings on preservation, researches an… National Trust for Historic Preservation National Trust for Historic Preservation- Preservation information, features, events and activism for America's historic places. Historic City of Jefferson Historic City of Jefferson- Dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of historic structures in Jefferson City MO. Officers, projects, activities and heritage fund. Goodsprings Historical Society Goodsprings Historical Society- Aims to preserve the historical and natural resources of the Goodsprings Township in southern Clark County, Nevada, by educating the public about i… San Buenaventura Conservancy San Buenaventura Conservancy- Historic preservation organization aiming to protect endangered historic buildings in Ventura, California. Explains its activities and includes photo… Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board- Promotes, preserves and protects the heritage and historic architecture of Yellowstone County, Montana. Includes projects, programs, virtu… National Park Service: Preservation National Park Service: Preservation- Explains the preservation work of the service in America’s nearly 400 national parks, including the Historic American Buildings Survey. Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Historic Fredericksburg Foundation- Aims to preserve, protect and revitalize the distinctive historic environment of the Fredericksburg area. Aims and activities, events and tours… New Jersey Lighthouse Society New Jersey Lighthouse Society- A non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to the history and preservation of lighthouses, particularly in the New Jersey, Delaware Bay and New… The Preservation Education Institute The Preservation Education Institute- Offers workshops in Vermont, US, to lay people and professionals pertaining to historic restoration techniques and technology, as well as mod… Palm Beach Preservation Foundation Palm Beach Preservation Foundation- A private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic architecture and cultural heritage of Palm Beach, Fl… Preservation Alliance of West Virginia Preservation Alliance of West Virginia- Statewide grassroots organization dedicated to the support and promotion of historic preservation. Providence Preservation Society Providence Preservation Society- A non-profit, advocacy organization, offering historic house, garden and walking tours of Providence, Rhode Island, as well as technical advice to… ARCH ARCH- Fort Wayne, Indiana's not-for-profit historic preservation organization dedicated to the preservation of historic structures. Historic New England Historic New England- Aims to preserve, interpret and collect buildings, landscapes and objects reflecting New England life from the 17th century to the present. It owns and opera… National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO)- Professional association of the State government officials who carry out the national historic preservation p…