Chateau Peyrepertuse. Ruined medieval Cathar castle stronghold lower section seen from upper castle. Fortified walls and turrets along crest of hill.

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

Chateau de Aguilar. Ruins of twelth Century Cathar castle set on hillside in the commune of Tuchan. Inner keep surrounded by outer thirteenth century fortification.

Chateau Peyrepertuse. Ruined medieval Cathar castle stronghold outer tower of the governor s quarters rising above fortified walls set into limestone rock.

Chateau Peyrepertuse. Ruined medieval Cathar castle stronghold lower section situated on steep rocky mountainside high above surrounding landscape.

Chateau de Aguilar. Ruins of twelth Century Cathar castle set on hillside in the commune of Tuchan. Inner keep surrounded by outer thirteenth century fortification.Vines growing in valley below.

Peles Castle Prahova Valley

The view along the coastlne from the battlements of El Morro castle

The Castle of San Felipe de Barajas with steep sided walls and crenellated battlements.

Sirmione. Rocca Scaligera medieval castle with crowds of visitors crossing bridge to entrance. Moored boats in foreground.

Sirmione. Rocca Scaligera medieval castle detail of fortified tower and crenellated walls with visitor looking out from tower top.

Malcesine. Tiled rooftops of town and castle illuminated at night with lake beyond. Coloured light trails from cars on road in foreground.