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   <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:18:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 20, Castle Links</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/castle-links.html</link>
    <description>Our Castle links page contains useful links to other sites related to castles.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:55:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 19, Castle Travel</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/travel.html</link>
    <description>With the advent of the Low Cost Airline and national de-regulation of the Airways, it is easier now than ever before to Jump on a plane and travel to your favorite destination or secret hideaway. </description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:49:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 17, Italian Castles</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/italian-castles.html</link>
    <description>Many Italian castles sit beneath brilliant blue skies,  pearched atop medieval hill towns surrounded by sun-drenched slopes and  olive groves  .</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:46:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 9, Borthwick Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/borthwick-castle.html</link>
    <description>During the Civil War, Oliver Cromwells army laid siege to Borthwick Castle, which led to the downfall and execution of Charles 1</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:02:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 26, Castle Webring</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/castle-webring.html</link>
    <description>The Castle Webring page is intended for anyone who has an interest in castles which are all gathered under one roof.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:58:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 16, Guide to Castles of Europe - Unravel their history, legands and myths</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/index.html</link>
    <description>Welcome to Guide to Castles of Europe. Where you can visit some of the most picturesque, mysterious and notorious castles in Europe. Unravel their history, legends and myths in a voyage of discovery.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:43:10 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 12, Duart Castle</title>
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    <description>Duart Castle derives its name from the Gaelic &quot;Dubh Ard&quot;, which means 'Black Keep'.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:08:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 12, Armadale Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/armadale-castle.html</link>
    <description>The MacDonalds came from the South Hebrides and began a farm &amp; gardens at Armadale Castle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, in the 15th century</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:05:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 21, Irish Castles</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/irish-castles.html</link>
    <description>Irish castles make for some of the most picturesque images in all of Europe. </description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:36:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 21, German Castles</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/german-castles.html</link>
    <description>German castles are as different as they are varied.  From the picture postcard castle built by King Ludwig II to the infamous Colditz Castle of WWII.  </description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:34:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 21, European Castles</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/european-castles.html</link>
    <description>European Castles had their origins dating back to around A.D 900 to 1000 and played a great role in the then military system of feudalism.   </description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:32:31 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 21, English Castles</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/english-castles.html</link>
    <description>English castles dot a countryside of rolling hills and green pastures, giving us glimpses of lifestyles long past</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 21, Castle Newsletter</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/castle-newsletter.html</link>
    <description>Our monthly castle newsletter features - castle of the month, readers stories and pictures, life in medieval times, travel tips, medieval recipes to try  if you dare!  And much more.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:23:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 20, Malahide Castle Ghosts</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/malahide-castle.html</link>
    <description>The first ghost of Malahide Castle is that of Lord Galtrim, Sir Walter Hussey who on his wedding day was killed in battle during the 15th century by a spear wound to the side of his body.   </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:43:27 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 15, Haunted Castles</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/haunted-castles.html</link>
    <description>If you are seeking a uniquely chilling expierence! Then some of Europe's most &lt;b&gt;Haunted Castles&lt;/b&gt; await YOU!</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:08:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 2, Karlstejn Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/karlstejn-castle.html</link>
    <description>Karlstejn castle was built by Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV as a place for safe keeping of the royal treasures, holy relics and the coronation jewels of the Roman Empire.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:34:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 16, Kronborg Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/kronborg-castle.html</link>
    <description>Kronborg Castle is situated near the town of Elsinore on the extreme tip of Zealand and has a history which dates back to a fortress, Krogen, built in the 1420s by the Danish king, Eric of Pomerania. </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:04:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 24, Site Map</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/site-map.html</link>
    <description>Guide to Castles of Europe Site Map - A place to locate all of our hidden treasures</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:32:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 24, Portuguese Castles</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/portuguese-castles.html</link>
    <description>There are over 160 Portuguese castles and fortresses for you to explorer, with many of these being located on the border with Spain.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:25:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 24, Guimaraes Castle</title>
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    <description>The Guimaraes castle is probably the most known and mythical in Portugal as it represents the birth of the nation</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:21:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 15, Flor da Rosa Castle </title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/flor-da-rosa-castle.html</link>
    <description>Flor da Rosa Castle  was the Iberian head-quarters of the Malta Order or, the Hospitaller Order of Knight-Monks</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:52:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 1, Belem Tower</title>
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    <description>Belem Tower was built in 1514 under the supervision of the architect Francisco de Arruda during the reign of King Manuel I</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:53:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 1, Almourol Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/almourol-castle.html</link>
    <description>Almourol Castle, Portugal, was once a Templar Knights stronghold during the Reconquista, and is situated on a small rocky island in the middle of the Tagus River.   </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:52:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Castello Sforzesco </title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/castello-sforzesco.html</link>
    <description>Castello Sforzesco dates from the 15th century when Francesco Sforza started rebuilding the castle in 1450 a top of an older castle which was built by Galeazzo II during the later half of the 1300s. </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:28:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Castello di Ostia </title>
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    <description>Castello di Ostia (castle of Ostia)  in the Italian region of Lazio, began life during the early part of the 1400s</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:27:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Castel de Monte</title>
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    <description>Castel de Monte, octagonal in shape, was built by Fredrick II between 1229 and 1249.  </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:26:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Carlisle Castle</title>
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    <description>Carlisle Castle was first built by William II of England, the son of William the Conqueror who invaded England in 1066</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:24:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Carisbrooke Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/carisbrooke-castle.html</link>
    <description>Carisbrooke Castle, near Newport, Isle of Wight was constructed in the 11th century after the Norman invasion.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:23:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Cardiff Castle</title>
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    <description>Cardiff Castle lying solemnly in the heart of a busy metropolis is situated on a site first used by the Romans.  </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:22:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Calshot Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/calshot-castle.html</link>
    <description>Calshot Castle has stood guard to the approach to Southampton Waters since 1540 when it was built by Henry VII as part of his coastal defences along the south coast of England</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:21:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Caerphilly Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/caerphilly-castle.html</link>
    <description>Before its defences could be completed, Caerphilly Castle came under attack by the Prince of Wales in 1270, the very person it was being built to defend against</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:20:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Burghausen castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/burghausen-castle.html</link>
    <description>Burghausen Castle is located in Bavaria in southern Germany, east of Munich and is situated on the west bank of the Salzach River, built atop a ridge.   </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:18:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Bunratty Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/bunratty-castle.html</link>
    <description>Bunratty Castle, North Munster, is sited on an original Viking Trading Camp which dates back to around 970 and is the last of four castles to be built on the site. </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:17:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Brodick Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/brodick-castle.html</link>
    <description>Brodick Castle has kept up a tradition that has seen a fortification of some description in place since the 5th century.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:15:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, British Monarchs</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/british-monarchs.html</link>
    <description>British monarchs have reigned over a country that has dominated and ruled the four corners of the world</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:14:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Bran Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/bran-castle.html</link>
    <description>Bran castle better known as &quot;Dracula's Castle&quot;, is a favourite haunt for visitors during halloween.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:13:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Bothwell Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/bothwell-castle.html</link>
    <description>Bothwell Castle  sits atop a high steep bank above a bend in the River Clyde between Uddingston and the small town of Bothwell in Lanarkshire, Scotland </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:12:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Bojnice Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/bojnice-castle.html</link>
    <description>Bojnice castle in Slovakia was first mentioned in written records in 1113 in a document held by Zobor abbey</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:08:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Bodiam Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/bodiam-castle.html</link>
    <description>During its short history,  Bodiam Castle was never to taste the emotions of battle but  was besieged twice</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:07:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Blarney Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/blarney-castle.html</link>
    <description>Blarney Castle, home of the Blarney stone, was converted from its original 10th century timber hunting lodge to a stone castle in 1210.   </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15,  Berry Pomeroy Castle Ghosts</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/berry-pomeroy-castle.html</link>
    <description>Berry Pomeroy castle near Totnes in Devon is the home to several female ghosts and a couple of brothers.   </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:04:22 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Belem Tower </title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/belem-tower-image.html</link>
    <description> Belem Tower , Lisbon, Portugal</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:02:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Belem Tower</title>
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    <description>Belem Tower, Lisbon, Portugal</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:01:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Balloch Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/balloch-castle.html</link>
    <description>Balloch Castle was the historic home of the Earls of Lennox during the early medieval period. These &quot;Lands of Lennox&quot; are now known as Dumbarton district. </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Ashford Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/ashford-castle.html</link>
    <description>Ashford Castle is set in the idyllic countryside of county Mayo, surround by the tranquil settings of lush forests, shimmering lakes and picturesque mountains. </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:58:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Alnwick Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/alnwick-castle.html</link>
    <description>Alnwick Castle was built by the Norman baron, Yvo de Vescy in the 11th century, as a timber motte castle .</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:55:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15, Alcazar Castle</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/alcazar-castle.html</link>
    <description>Alcazar castle in Segovia, Spain, was first mentioned in records dating back to 1122 as a hill-fort set atop a rocky outcrop between the rivers Bergsma and Clamores.    </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:53:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 15,  Accommodation</title>
    <link>http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/accommodation.html</link>
    <description>Europe is abound with numerous castles that have been turned into luxurious accommodation, often in stunning locations and all full of history that in some cases stretch back over 9 millennium.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:52:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 14, Stafford Castle</title>
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    <description>Stafford Castle standing as a  silent guardian, has dominated the township of Stafford since 1100 </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:28:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 14, St Ulrich Castle</title>
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    <description>The ruins of  St Ulrich Castle lies north of the village of Ribeauvill in the Haut-Rhin province in France</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:26:32 GMT</pubDate>
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