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Largest Castles In The World by aalangel(f): 1:49pm On Oct 06, 2017
Finding the largest castle in the world is not as straightforward as it might sound. First, although commonly defined as “a defensive structure built as a residence for a ruler or nobleman” it isn’t always clear what a castle really is.

10. Edinburgh Castle (35,737 square meters)
Situated on an extinct volcanic crag, Edinburgh castle dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. Few of the present buildings pre-date the 16th century. The notable exception is St Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, which dates from the early 12th century.

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Re: Largest Castles In The World by aalangel(f): 1:50pm On Oct 06, 2017
9. Citadel of Aleppo (39,804)
The Aleppo Citadel is one of the oldest castles in the world. It stands on 50 meter high hill in the center of Aleppo, Syria. Usage of the hill dates back at least to the middle of the 3rd millennium BC. Subsequently occupied by many civilizations including the Greeks, Byzantines, Ayyubids and Mamluks, the majority of the construction as it stands today dates from the 13th century.

Re: Largest Castles In The World by aalangel(f): 1:51pm On Oct 06, 2017
8. Himeji Castle (41,468)
Himeji Castle is generally considered Japan’s most beautiful castle and is one of the few that has escaped the ravages of civil war, earthquakes and bombings. A fort was first built on the current site in the 14th century and gradually enlarged over the centuries. The castle complex, as it survives today, was completed in 1609.

Re: Largest Castles In The World by aalangel(f): 1:52pm On Oct 06, 2017
7. Buda Castle (44,674)
Located on the southern tip of Castle Hill in Budapest in Hungary, Buda Castle was first fortified in the 13th century, after a Mongol attack led Buda’s citizens to seek a more easily defended neighborhood. Today, the castle has a mixture of architectural styles, ranging from Gothic to Baroque, being invaded repeatedly, followed by rebuilding in the style of the period.

Re: Largest Castles In The World by Tolexander: 1:53pm On Oct 06, 2017
What about Newcastle F.C?

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Re: Largest Castles In The World by LilSmith55(m): 2:11pm On Oct 06, 2017
Re: Largest Castles In The World by rawpadgin(m): 12:23pm On Oct 07, 2017
Tolexander:
What about Newcastle F.C?
grin weed is talking through u

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