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Óbidos Castle | Portugal

Óbidos Castle | Portugal

Óbidos Castle was chosen as one of the “7 Wonders of Portugal” in 2007. It is one of the better-preserved medieval castles in the country. The place where Portuguese kings stayed still serves as a hotel nowadays. Archaeological work has shown that the site where the Castle of Óbidos now stands had a forum and […]

Daria Trinkhaus
// January 22, 2023

Cathedral of Santa Maria de Palma and Royal Palace of La Almudaina – Mallorca | Spain

Cathedral of Santa Maria de Palma and Royal Palace of La Almudaina – Mallorca | Spain

We have already dedicated one article about La Seu – the main cathedral in Palma, Mallorca. In the previous photo, however, Nico has mainly captured this Gothic cathedral with its adjacent moat. This shot was taken from the park by the port of Palma. Thanks to the wider perspective, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina […]

Daria Trinkhaus
// September 29, 2022

Berlengas Fortress | Portugal

Berlengas Fortress | Portugal

The Fortress of São João Baptista on the island of Berlengas near Peniche has tempted Nico for a long time. The problem is that there are usually a lot of visitors around the fortress who enter Nico’s frame. So, the best time of year to visit the São João Baptista fort is winter. The trick […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 24, 2022

Sforza Castle | Milan, Italy

Sforza Castle | Milan, Italy

Sforza’s Castle in Milan in Italy, is one of the city’s focal points. Despite this, it is often overlooked in photographs depicting this northern Italian city. Sforza’s castle is just a stone’s throw from Piazza il Duomo, so it is worth planning a visit to this medieval castlllle. Sforza Castle stands on the site […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 17, 2022

Bratislava Castle | Slovakia

Bratislava Castle | Slovakia

Bratislava Castle (Bratislavský hrad) in Slovakia was like a favourite candy for Nico to photograph, whose wrapper is not so easy to open. If you stand on the hill of the Lesser Carpathians, where this most important Slovak castle is located, you will find it difficult to encompass its every corner with your eyes. […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 17, 2022

Sunset in Verona | Italy

Sunset in Verona | Italy

Do you recognize this view of Verona (Italy) from St Peter’s Castle? Apart from being one of the most popular shots of the city of Verona with the Adige river, Nico has already published a similar photo. You can see the effect of the previous photo of Verona here. What do you think of […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// July 25, 2022

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria | Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria | Germany

If literally translated from the German ‘Neuschwanstein Schloss‘, the name would be ‘Castle of the New Swan Stone’. A perfect term for this fairytale castle located near the village of Hohenschwangau in Bavaria, Germany. But why such fairytale architecture and the name of this most popular castle in the world? According to tourist information, […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// July 20, 2022

Castello Estense – Ferrara | Italy

Castello Estense – Ferrara | Italy

The distinctive features of Castello Estense (or Castello di San Michele) in Ferrara in Italy, are four fortified towers and a moat with a drawbridge. The whole brings to mind the original function of this palace: a defensive fortress. Castello Estense And that was the original intention for Castello Estense in Ferrara. The palace was […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// September 27, 2021

Ferrara Castle | Italy

Ferrara Castle | Italy

This defensive castle in Ferrara in Italy, was built in the 14th century by the noble Italian d’Este family. The castle is also called Castello Estense or Castello di San Michele. From 1597, after the heirless death of the last member of the family, Alfonso II, the fortress passed to the papal legates. Ferrara Castle […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// January 18, 2021

The Royal Castle | Poznań, Poland

The Royal Castle | Poznań, Poland

This newly renovated Royal Castle in Poznan has quite a long and rich history. Works on its construction started already in the 13th century. Today it houses the Museum of Applied Arts. The origins of the Royal Castle in Poznan The construction of the Royal Castle in Poznan began at the end of the 13th […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// September 9, 2020

Imperial Castle in Poznan | Poland

Imperial Castle in Poznan | Poland

The Imperial Castle in Poznan was built for the German Emperor and King of Prussia William II. Since 1710 the castle has served various functions – it housed government offices of Germany, and after World War II it became a place of cultural events of newly rebuilt Poland.

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 31, 2020

Banz Abbey | Bavaria, Germany

Banz Abbey | Bavaria, Germany

Banz Abbey (in German Kloster Banz), known also as the Banz Castle is one of the hidden pearls of Bavaria in Germany. Previously Benedictine monastery nowadays serves as a conference centre or a museum of fossils and curiosities such as Egyptian Mummies.

Nico Trinkhaus
// January 23, 2020

The Nuremberg Castle | Nuremberg, Germany

The Nuremberg Castle | Nuremberg, Germany

The Nuremberg Castle (in German Nürnberger Burg) is one of the most prominent medieval fortifications in Germany and one could say even in Europe. Some sources say that the castle is representing the power and importance of the Holy Roman Empire and the German Nation.

Nico Trinkhaus
// January 22, 2020

Peniscola Castle | Peniscola, Spain

Peniscola Castle | Peniscola, Spain

Peniscola is the kind of town that is our favourite to visit. Beautiful with a rich history, but still not so much discovered by travellers and photographers. The Castle was built in the 13th century by Knights Templar. At some point, this Castle also became a house to Pope Benedict III.

Nico Trinkhaus
// September 19, 2019

Panorama from St George Castle | Lisbon, Portugal

Panorama from St George Castle | Lisbon, Portugal

This old castle, São Jorge, is likely one of the oldest, historical sites to visit in Lisbon. The hill that Saint George Castle is situated on, was previously inhabited by the Celtic tribe, the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans. This site was built in the 10th century as a protection against invading groups; the first walls were built in order to do this. Centuries later, the castle survived through many earthquakes, sieges and even the ever-changing rulers.

Nico Trinkhaus
// October 3, 2018

Vaduz Castle | Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Vaduz Castle | Vaduz, Liechtenstein

The Vaduz Castle, located in Liechtenstein, was given this title due to its location’s capital –Vaduz. It’s the symbol of the country, a most majestic sight that I have personally experienced and this is also the home of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. Unfortunately, this site is not open to the public, but it is still worth admiring from the outside and enjoying the views of the Alps.

Nico Trinkhaus
// October 2, 2018

Neuschwanstein Castle | Bavaria, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle | Bavaria, Germany

Once we returned to the car, at the base of the Alpine foothills of which Neuschwanstein Castle stood, I looked once more behind me. The Bavarian Castle looked slightly isolated on the edge of the rock. I then looked at the sky above – do you see it too?

Nico Trinkhaus
// July 19, 2018

Palácio da Pena in Sintra Mountains | Portugal

Palácio da Pena in Sintra Mountains | Portugal

Palácio da Pena as its name is in Portuguese, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the best representations of Romanticism style in the world. It combines architecture styles of Neo-gothic, Neo-Manueline, Neo-Islamic and Neo-Renaissance. Be sure to take a walk not only inside Pena castle, but also around the castle itself. The view from some of the hills are remarkably outstanding and you will have an even better impression of the castle whilst seeing it from

Nico Trinkhaus
// May 9, 2018

Paphos Castle | Cyprus

Paphos Castle | Cyprus

This Medieval Castle is one of the most recognizable landmarks from Paphos. It is situated on the side of the harbour and is an absolute must-see for visitors (also from inside) in this town. The Paphos Castle dates back to Byzantine Times when it was built as a fortress for the city. Today, the Castle serves as an artistic centre.

Nico Trinkhaus
// March 22, 2018

Larnaca Castle On The Beach | Cyprus

Larnaca Castle On The Beach | Cyprus

I love castles (and of course my camera does too) and I love beaches (my camera is not so fond of sand) but an idea came to mind… why not combine both? The Larnaca Castle is the perfect location that faces the sea. The sky wasn’t perfect and there was a strong gust of wind from the sea. Once passing The Castle though, the sun shone through the clouds for a brief moment, adding a unique structure.

Nico Trinkhaus
// March 21, 2018

View from the Tower of Charles Bridge | Prague, Czech Republic

View from the Tower of Charles Bridge | Prague, Czech Republic

Charles Bridge has two towers – one from the side of old town and one from the Mala Strana district. This one closer to the old town is open for visitors. Originally, I planned to take photos of just the bridge, but there were simply too many tourists. So, I went up hoping to have some good composition from the tower, where I would have city view and the sunset together in one shot.

Nico Trinkhaus
// February 9, 2018

Vilnius Castle | Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius Castle | Vilnius, Lithuania

Being a symbol not only of the city but also of the state, Gediminas’ Tower is mentioned in traditional Lithuanian poems and songs. It all started with the Grand Duke of Lithuania – Gediminas, who had a dream, hinting that he should start building a city in this place. First, he erected wooden fortifications, which later were turned into construction, made of bricks.

Nico Trinkhaus
// December 9, 2017

Sunset from the Eptapyrgio Castle | Thessaloniki, Greece

Sunset from the Eptapyrgio Castle | Thessaloniki, Greece

Dating back to the Antiquity, Eptapyrgio or “Fortress of Seven Towers” is a construction from the Byzantine and Ottoman eras with actually ten towers. As for the Rotunda, also known as Agios Georgios, it’s worth noting that this is the oldest monument in Thessaloniki, Greece, built by the Roman emperor Galerius in the 4th century.

Nico Trinkhaus
// December 9, 2017

Kotor Castle in the clouds | Kotor, Montenegro

Kotor Castle in the clouds | Kotor, Montenegro

Kotor’s Castle of San Giovanni is one of the must-see places. That is why I wanted to capture its beauty, waiting for the moment when the sun was setting gently, illuminating the mountain with warm light. The composition would not be the same without the rain clouds, covering St. John Hill.

Nico Trinkhaus
// December 7, 2017

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