13th century castles of Europe
5 European castles and fortresses built mainly in the 13th century — each mapped, dated and ready to explore.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Walls
Germany's best-preserved medieval town walls, with a covered wall-walk and towers
Visegrád Citadel
Hungary's hilltop citadel above the Danube Bend, once a royal seat
York City Walls
England's most complete medieval city walls, walkable above the streets of York
Malbork Castle
The world's largest brick castle, built by the Teutonic Knights in Poland
Conwy Castle
13th-century Welsh river fortress with eight towers, built in just four years