England, Dorset, Corfe Castle, View over ruined castle from Challow Hill.

Ireland, County Carlow, Carlow Castle one of the most important Anglo-Norman castles in Ireland thought to have been built by William de Marshal between 1207 and 1213).

Uzbekistam, Khorezm, Toprak Kala Fortress, Ellik Kala.

Uzbekistam, Khorezm, An ancient wall at Ayaz Kala Fortress 1, Ayaz Kala.

Uzbekistan, Khorezm, Ayaz Kala Fortress 2, photo taken from Ayaz Kala Fortress 1, Ayaz Kala.

Uzbekistan, Khorezm, Ayaz Kala Fortress 1 above and Ayaz Kala Fortress 2 below, Ayaz Kala.

Italy, Sicily, Castelmola Castle, A doorway in the wall

Italy, Sicily, Castelmola Castle, A doorway in the wall

Italy, Sicily, Taormina, Saracens Castle above the town.

Albania, Kruja. Stone watch tower of Kruja Castle and part ruined walls.

Albania, Berat Castle, ruined stone fortifications.

Chateau Padern. Ruined Cathar castle stronghold on hillside with scattered outcrops of rock broom and cypress tree.