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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kandyan" data-source="post: 5890557" data-attributes="member: 5861">Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic <img src="http://faustianeurope.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/prague_castle_prague_czech_republic.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://www.gotoprague.net/wp-content/uploads/prague-castle.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://scw.hk/images/2003EE/DSCN1241.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The largest castle in the world is also one of the most beautiful in Central-Eastern Europe. Prague Castle started its life in the 9th century with a church. Centuries later a Romanesque palace was erected here and in the 14th century the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style. After a big fire which destroyed much of the castle in the 16th century, it has been renovated and some buildings in renaissance style appeared.Today the castle houses several museums and important buildings. Most of it is open to the public. To properly explore the place (without visiting the museums) you will need about half a day.Prague can be easily reached either by plane or by train.Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania <img src="http://coe.nevada.edu/bjohannessohn/intrusionstopper/WEbQuest/PelesCastle.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://www.visit-transylvania.us/rentaheli/PelesCastle.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://www.tourism-photos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/transylvania-castle-peles-romania.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~hra/files/Peles_Castle_0.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Considered by many one of the most beautiful castles in Eastern Europe, Peles Castle is the pride of Sinaia, a mountain town located close to Brasov, Romania. Although the castle combines elements of several architectural styles, the German Renaissance one dominates the building and contributes to its stunning beauty. Currently a museum, Peles Castle boasts 160 rooms, out of which the Big Armory Room and the Reception Room are among the most interesting.Almost adjacent to Peles, we can find Pelisor and Foisor, two smaller castle-like buildings, which are also museums (and can be visited). The domain belongs to the Romanian Royal Family.To get to Peles Castle from Bucharest, you need to take DN1 to Brasov. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest and get off in Sinaia. Once in the town, take the road which leads up from the railroad station. It takes you directly to the Castle.Burg Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria <img src="http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/57819.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://image08.webshots.com/8/0/49/82/145904982ZrmZrv_ph.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BAvadtGF1dc/RrRp_4VkRqI/AAAAAAAACBk/_BKLJ0yQmNw/02Werfen.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_BAvadtGF1dc/RrRo-IVkRaI/AAAAAAAAB_k/NnbBd0wKSoc/15Werfen.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://lifeslittleadventures.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/blogphotovianden2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Located high above the Salzach Valley, between the Tennen and Hagen mountains and at just 40 km from Salzburg, the castle fits perfectly the description of a fairy tale place. The former fortification was built in the 11th century but to secure the area, three castles were later extended, including this one.The Hohenwerfen is today an interesting adventure castle for its visitors. There’s a romantic tavern to explore, an interesting weapons chamber to discover and the historic Falconry Center with daily flight demonstrations.In case this looks really familiar, you should know that the castle appears in the background of The Sound of Music during “Do Re Mi”.Since the castle is so close to Salzburg, you can either catch a flight into the city or arrive by train. Then you can rent a car and drive to the castle.</blockquote>

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