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Nowadays, when speeds are high and distances are short, getting to Languedoc is easy. You can fly to Toulouse or take the high-speed train Paris - Montpellier. Or rent a car in Nice, already mastered by our compatriots. But I like the other way - the one that leads from the south, from Spain. Moreover, it is much more interesting to drive not along the coastal highway (it exists in two versions - an excellent paid one and a good free one), but along a serpentine winding through the Pyrenees. Once upon a time, Hannibal's army went this way - this thought, I confess, cheered us up at a particularly dashing turn or when, at an altitude of under 3000 meters, the engine of a rental car began to cough treacherously ... If the ancient commander led soldiers, horses and even elephants (!) can't we make it?

majestic Mountain peaks set up in a solemn and romantic mood, and already in the foothills, Languedoc awaits us - probably the richest region of France in secrets and mysteries.

Current Administrative division The country's historical borders were redrawn, and the ancient Languedoc ended up in two different regions, but for travelers, it's not the name that matters, but the essence, right? And in order to understand the essence of Languedoc, it is not enough to admire the landscapes and see the sights that come across at every step - no, you can’t do without history! Let's start with the fact that it was not the French who lived in Languedoc, but the Occitans, who spoke their own language. This beautiful melodious language, in which the most famous troubadours of medieval Europe composed their songs, exists to this day, and it is to this language that the region owes its name. Languedoc translates as "language ok" - this is how the word "yes" sounded in the local dialect.

Mild climate with enough sun and rain, fertile foothills with lush green meadows, vineyards and orchards, and the coast, indented with convenient bays, has long attracted people here, who have left us a lot of mystery.

Who and why, for example, erected these dolmens and menhirs in ancient times? And most importantly, how?

When you stand next to stones that are thousands of years old, it is easy to understand why some church of the 17th century is perceived by the locals almost as a remake ...

And the question is: "In what way?" during a trip to the Languedoc will occur repeatedly - even if the "who" and "why" are clear. Here's how, using simple medieval technology, it was possible to build such a castle on a sheer cliff?

Peyreperthuse Castle is one of the most picturesque in the region.

By the way, how it was stormed in the XIII century, modern man is also not very clear ... After all, even today a stubborn tourist has to climb for about half an hour along a winding rocky path - it seems that its quality has not improved much over the centuries.

The ascent to the castle (however, the descent is not easier) requires some preparation, but a few kilometers away you can refresh yourself by swimming in a mountain river right under a small waterfall. I wanted to apologize to readers for digressing from the topic of "secrets and mysteries", but changed my mind - after all, a beautiful old legend is associated with this place. It is quite confusing, but the bottom line is that, having plunged, you will certainly look younger.

I don’t know how about “getting younger”, but 12-degree water takes away fatigue!

As for castles in general, hunting for them in Languedoc is not required. Almost every mountain or hill is crowned with some kind of castle - of different centuries, sizes and degrees of destruction. And these are not some "sleek" and "cultivated" castles of Central France. No, these are the same, real, medieval ones that did not differ in either luxury or convenience, but were impregnable and (this is sure!) Mysterious.

Where did the mysteries and secrets of the Languedoc castles come from? To answer this question, one has to turn to history. The fact is that the region has always been distinguished not only by natural beauties and riches, its own language and unique culture, but also by the peculiarities of the religious worldview. In short, the Languedoc was full of all sorts of heresies, the most famous of which was the doctrine of the Cathars, or Albigensians (from the name of the city of Albi). disagree with catholic church Cathars built impregnable castles, as it seemed, not in vain - was soon announced Crusade against heretics... In the 13th century, all the castles were taken, Languedoc was suppressed, but... This is where the mysteries begin - the treasures of the Cathars, among which there were many noble and rich, were never found... Stories about the untold riches of the Knights Templar, fled to the south of France from the persecution of King Philip the Handsome (remember the novels of Maurice Druon) ... I will say more - there are also legends about the treasures of the Jerusalem temple, who knows what ways got to Languedoc ... In general, a real tangle is at your service unsolved mysteries and unsolvable mysteries!

Where to look for these treasures? Maybe in the most famous castle of Languedoc - the "father of the Cathar castles" - Carcassonne?

Carcassonne is probably the most visited attraction of Languedoc, attracting a huge flow of tourists. They walk around the medieval part of the city - Cité, marveling at the authenticity of the building, admiring the Gothic basilica of St. Nazarius and the inner castle, listening to the legends about the Saracen woman - Lady Karkas, who saved the city from the troops of Charlemagne ...

... and do not suspect that the medieval splendor that opens before them is in many ways the fruit of a very free reconstruction 19th century. The French architect and restorer Viollet-le-Duc presented us with his romantic and sublime Middle Ages of valiant knights, beautiful ladies and sweet-voiced troubadours. But the monument was preserved for posterity and still makes an indelible impression!

Much better for searching for hidden treasures is the powerful and impressive fortress of Keribyus, even in a dilapidated state, frozen on top of a rock like a huge eagle's nest.

Keribus was the last Cathar castle taken by the crusaders, and this alone attracted the attention of treasure hunters of all ages. It is unlikely that you will be able to find secret passages and dungeons full of treasures that have not been discovered over the centuries, but the ascent to the castle will be rewarded with a magnificent panorama from the top.

For romantic discoveries, Piyuloran Castle is suitable, standing on a mountain surrounded by dense coniferous forests. Piyuloran was once famous for its troubadours and romantic love stories of these very troubadours for beautiful ladies. Here they like to tell legends about the ghosts of unfortunate lovers and dead prisoners of the dungeons.

But, perhaps, most of the legends are associated with Montsegur, which has become the center of Languedoc mysteries. Do you remember the novel by Yeremey Parnov "The Casket of Mary Medici" and the film of the same name? So, the plot of this whole story is in Montsegur! Montsegur, almost wiped off the face of the earth by the crusaders, where some of the defenders of the fortress committed suicide, and the rest, who did not renounce their beliefs, were burned ...

The picturesque ruins of the castle, however, have nothing to do with the era of the Cathars - we see the ruins of a fortress of a later time. Still impressive, right?

And this does not bother either tourists climbing to the ruins, or, even more so, treasure seekers. And among the seekers were, among other things, specialists from the Nazi Ahnenerbe ... Mystics and occultists from the Ahnenerbe could not pass by legendary place, where once there were mysterious sanctuaries, the knight Parsifal lived and in general there was the Holy Grail! And it was he, and not material values, that was the main treasure of Montsegur, and it was he who was saved from the besieged fortress ...

The Holy Grail is another important Languedoc theme. The notorious Dan Brown, inventing the plot of The Da Vinci Code, of course, turned to the legends of the south of France. The story of the Priory of Sion, the saved Jesus, Mary Magdalene and their descendants who have survived to this day, was not invented today or even yesterday. And most appropriate place to be convinced of this, - Rennes-le-Chateau.

At first glance, there is nothing outstanding in the village of Rennes-le-Chateau. From Carcassonne leads to her beautiful road, winding through the hills, nearby is the town of Limou, famous for its sparkling wines (they are much older than champagne) ...

…and known since Roman times as tiny thermal spa Ale-les-Bains.

And in Rennes-le-Chateau itself, surrounded by vineyards and thickets of semi-wild figs, there is, at first glance, nothing special. The church, leading its history from the 5th century (who will be surprised by this?) and rebuilt in the century before last, the most ordinary houses, a village square ...

But behind this ordinary facade, real secrets are hidden, almost forgotten by the end of the 19th century. Perhaps they would have remained so if it were not for the local curate, Beranger Sauniere. When repairing a dilapidated church, he found mysterious scrolls and ... away we go! Suddenly and it is not clear how the rich priest begins to behave very mysteriously. He restores the church, decorating it, to put it mildly, with non-canonical frescoes and sculptures.

Saunière then builds a tower called Magdala (obviously alluding to Mary Magdalene).

It is visited by aristocrats and powers of the world from all over Europe, and relations with the official church become very strange - on the one hand, he is allowed to erect dubious buildings, and on the other hand, he is denied the last communion ... It is still unknown what Saunière found? A treasure hidden by the Templars / Cathars / Merovingian kings / fugitives from the Holy Land? Or has the curé discovered another secret that can turn the whole Christian world upside down - about the surviving Christ, Mary Magdalene and their descendants, guarded by the Priory of Sion for centuries? Hardly anyone can answer this question. But until now, in the vicinity of Rennes-le-Chateau, lovers of the mysterious and mystical come together and try to find the tomb of Christ, the treasure of King Solomon not completely dug out by Saunière, and God knows what else ... However, to be fair, I will say that there are more simply curious among the visitors. In a seven-year-old guidebook, I read that, they say, the villagers are dumbfounded by the invasion of tourists, and some, especially active ones, are even afraid. Now the locals seem to have gotten used to and even learned to benefit from this: tickets to the Sauniere Museum are not cheap, and a cup of coffee in local cafe more expensive than anywhere on the Champs Elysees in Paris. But this cannot deprive Rennes-le-Chateau of its halo, if not mystery, then at least unusualness.

Of course, Languedoc is not limited to secrets and mysteries. There are many interesting places, to see which is a real success. The ancient Celts and Romans, the knights and powerful kings of the Middle Ages, the Huguenots persecuted by the Catholics and the great artists of the New Age - they all left their mark on the life of the Languedoc ... But that's another story.

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The alignment is as follows: the beautiful princess is imprisoned in the castle, ...

The alignment is as follows: the beautiful princess is imprisoned in a castle guarded by
dragon. What follows are various endings featuring metalheads
various directions in the role of a handsome prince:

POWER METAL:
The protagonist appears on a white unicorn, gracefully avoids the dragon,
saves the princess and makes love to her in the enchanted forest.

THRASH METAL:
The protagonist appears, fights the dragon, saves the princess and [CENSORED] her.

DEATH METAL:
The protagonist appears, kills the dragon, [CENSORED] the princess, kills her and leaves.

GORE METAL:
The protagonist appears, kills the dragon and scatters its intestines in front of the castle, [CENSORED] the princess and kills her. Then he eats her corpse again, rips open her stomach and eats her intestines. Then he [CENSORSHIPS] the corpse a third time, burns it and [CENSORSHIPS] for the last time.

BLACK METAL:
The protagonist appears at midnight, kills the dragon and impales it in front of the castle. He then sodomizes the princess, drinks her blood, and impales her too. He himself stands next to him, crosses his arms over his chest and is photographed for the cover of the new album.

VIKING METAL:
The protagonist appears on a longship, kills the dragon with his great axe, skins it and eats it; rapes the princess to death, steals her dowry, and burns down the castle before sailing away.

FOLK METAL:
The protagonist appears with friends playing harmonicas, violins,
pipes and many other strange instruments; tired of dancing, the dragon falls asleep. The hero and his friends, dancing, leave... forgetting about the princess.

GLAM:
The main character appears; the dragon, seeing him, dies of laughter. Till
the princess is sleeping, the hero steals her cosmetics and clothes and repaints the castle bright pink.

DOOM:
The protagonist shows up, sees a dragon, becomes depressed, and commits suicide. The princess, unable to bear it, throws herself out of the tower window. The dragon eats the corpse of the hero and the wounded body of the princess. This is the end...

NU METAL:
The protagonist shows up in a used Honda Civic and tries to
ram a fire-breathing dragon with his bald head, but dies ingloriously when his idiotic baggy clothes catch fire

PROGRESIVE:
The main character appears with a guitar and gives out a solo for 26 minutes. The dragon kills itself. The hero enters the princess's quarters, plays another solo with all the techniques and bells and whistles he learned in his last year at the conservatory.
The princess escapes in search of a hero from THRASH METAL.
[CENSORSHIP]

Medieval castles were actually not just large fortresses with massive stone walls. These were ingeniously designed fortifications that used many ingenious and creative ways to protect the inhabitants of the castle from attack by enemies. Literally everything - from the outer walls to the shape and location of the stairs - was very carefully planned to provide maximum protection to the inhabitants of the castle. In this review about the little-known secrets hidden in the construction of medieval castles.

Almost every castle was surrounded by a moat filled with water. It is generally accepted that this was an obstacle to the storming troops, however, in fact, this was not the main function of the moat.

Vischering Castle in Germany. The castle consists of an outer defensive courtyard, protective locks, a drawbridge thrown over a moat, the main building and a chapel.

One of the biggest problems for the inhabitants of a medieval castle or fortress was that the invading army could dig tunnels under the fortifications. Not only could the enemy get inside the castle underground, but the tunnels could also lead to the collapse of the castle walls. The ditch prevented this, since the tunnel dug under the ditch inevitably flooded with water and collapsed.

Nesvizh Castle. Belarus.

This was a very effective deterrent against tunneling. Often the moat was laid not around the outer wall of the castle, but between the outer and inner walls.

Concentric circles of defense

It was extremely effective method protection for the inhabitants of the medieval castle, which looked like a series of obstacles surrounding the castle.

Hochosterwitz Castle. Austria.

As a rule, such obstacles were (in proportion to the distance from the castle) a scorched and dug field, an outer wall, a moat, an inner wall, a donjon tower. The attacking army had to overcome each of these obstacles in turn. And it took a lot of time and effort.

main gate

The main gate of the castle was often the most dangerous place the entire structure, since, if necessary, they could turn into a deadly trap.

Eltz Castle in Germany.

They often led to a small courtyard, at the other end of which there was also another gate, equipped with an iron descending grate. If the attackers broke through the first gate and found themselves in the yard, then the grate fell, after which the aggressors found themselves in a trap.

Svirzh castle in the village of Svirzh, Lviv region. Main gate.

At the same time, there were small holes in the walls of the courtyard through which the defenders could shoot from bows and crossbows at the enemy soldiers who were trapped.

Hidden secrets of stairs

Staircases in medieval castles were actually very elaborate. First, they were almost always helical, very narrow and built clockwise.

Spiral staircase in Mir Castle. Belarus.

This meant that it was very difficult for attacking opponents who climbed up the stairs (and one at a time, because the stairs were narrow), because they had a sword in their right hand. And since there was always a wall on the right hand, they had no opportunity to swing. For the defenders, the wall of the spiral staircase was on the left hand, so they had more possibilities for a swing.

Staircase with reverse twist and uneven steps in the Wallenstein castle in Germany.

Another original feature of the stairs was that they had uneven steps: some were very high and others were low. The defenders of the castle, being familiar with the local stairs, could quickly climb up and down them, and the attackers often stumbled and fell, exposing themselves to a blow.

secret passages

Many castles had secret passages that served various purposes. Some of them were made so that the inhabitants of the castle could flee in case of defeat, and also so that during the siege the defenders would not be cut off from food supplies.

Koretsky castle in Ukraine.

Secret passages also led to secret chambers where people could hide, food was stored and (which was quite common) an additional well was dug for water.

Predjama Castle in Slovenia.

So medieval castle was much more than just a large glamorous palace with massive stone walls around it. It was a building designed up to the smallest details in order to protect residents. And each castle was full of its own little secrets.

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Still, medieval architects were geniuses - they built castles, luxurious buildings that were also extremely practical. Castles, unlike modern mansions, not only demonstrated the wealth of their owners, but also served as powerful fortresses that could hold the defense for several years, and at the same time life did not stop in them.

Even the fact that many castles, having survived wars, natural disasters and the carelessness of the owners, are still intact, suggests that they have not yet come up with a more reliable home. And they are insanely beautiful and seem to have appeared in our world from the pages of fairy tales and legends. Their high spiers are reminiscent of the times when beauties fought for the hearts, and the air was saturated with chivalry and courage.

So that you are imbued with a romantic mood, site collected in this material 20 of the most famous castles that are still on Earth. They will certainly want to visit and, perhaps, stay to live.

Reichsburg Castle, Germany

The thousand-year-old castle was originally the residence of the German king Conrad III, and then the king of France Louis XIV. The fortress was burned down by the French in 1689 and would have sunk into oblivion, but a German businessman purchased the remains in 1868 and spent most of his wealth rebuilding the castle.

Mont Saint Michel, France

The impregnable castle of Mont Saint-Michel, surrounded on all sides by the sea, is one of the most popular attractions in France after Paris. Built in 709, it still looks stunning.

Hochosterwitz Castle, Austria

The medieval castle Hochosterwitz was built in the distant 9th century. Its towers are still vigilantly watching the surrounding area, proudly rising above it at a height of 160 m. And in sunny weather, they can be admired even at a distance of 30 km.

Bled Castle, Slovenia

The castle is located on a hundred-meter cliff, menacingly hanging over Lake Bled. In addition to the magnificent view from the windows of the castle, this place has a rich history - the residence of the Serbian queen of the dynasty, and later Marshal Josip Broz Tito, was located here.

Hohenzollern Castle, Germany

Barciense Castle, Spain

Barciense Castle in the Spanish province of Toledo was built in the 15th century by a local count. For 100 years, the castle served as a powerful artillery fortress, and today these empty walls attract only photographers and tourists.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

The romantic castle of the Bavarian king Ludwig II was built in the middle of the 19th century and at that time its architecture was considered very extravagant. Be that as it may, it was its walls that inspired the creators of the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland.

Methoni Castle, Greece

Since the 14th century, the Venetian castle-fortress of Methoni has been the center of battles and the last outpost of Europeans in these parts in battles against the Turks, who dreamed of capturing the Peloponnese. Today, only ruins remain of the fortress.

Hohenschwangau Castle, Germany

Chillon Castle, Switzerland

This medieval bastille resembles a warship from a bird's eye view. Rich story and characteristic appearance The castle served as an inspiration for many famous writers. In the 16th century, the castle was used as a state prison, as George Byron described in his poem "The Prisoner of Chillon".

Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland

The castle, located on a rocky island in the Loch Duich fjord, is one of the most romantic castles in Scotland, famous for its heather honey and legends. Many films were filmed here, but the most important thing is that the castle is open to visitors and everyone can touch the stones of its history.

Bodiam Castle, England

Since its founding in the 14th century, Bodiam Castle has gone through many owners, each of whom liked to fight. Therefore, when Lord Curzon acquired it in 1917, only ruins remained of the castle. Fortunately, its walls were quickly restored, and now the castle stands as good as new.

Guaita Castle, San Marino

The castle from the 11th century is located on the top impregnable mountain Monte Titano and, together with two other towers, protects the oldest state in the world, San Marino.

Swallow's Nest, Crimea

Initially, a small wooden house was located on the rock of Cape Ai-Todor. And its current appearance swallow's Nest” received thanks to the oil industrialist Baron Shteingel, who loved to relax in the Crimea. He decided to build a romantic castle that resembles medieval buildings on the banks of the Rhine River.

Castle Stalker, Scotland

Castle Stalker, which means "Falconer", was built in 1320 and belonged to the MacDougal clan. Since that time, its walls have experienced a huge number of strife and wars, which affected the state of the castle. In 1965, Colonel D. R. Stewart of Allward became the owner of the castle, who himself, along with his wife, family members and friends, restored the structure.

Ancient castles keep many secrets and mysteries. Some attract people with their creepy legends about demons, vampires and werewolves, others with romantic love stories.

Edinburgh castle

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• Scotland
• It hosts the Mary King Festival.
• Founded on the site of an extinct volcano.
• According to legend, several ghosts still roam the castle. The first piper ghost who got lost in underground labyrinths castle and died there. The second ghost is that of a headless soldier who drums when danger approaches. According to legend, it was this soldier who, during his lifetime, warned of the advance of Oliver Cromwell's troops. The third ghost is Lady Glamis, who was often seen wandering the dark halls of the castle. She was accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake in 1537. There is also an old man in a leather apron and the ghost of a dog walking near the cemetery. Also from the tunnels of the castle you can still hear the French prisoners imprisoned during the Seven Years' War.

Castle Glams

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• Scotland
• Visitors to the castle met such ghosts as Lady Janet, the little page, the Gray Lady.
• There is a walled room in the castle. There is no entrance to it, but its windows are visible from the street. According to legend, one Sunday two friends decided to play cards, which was strictly forbidden. Now they will play cards in this room all their lives, because they disobeyed the ban.

Moosham Castle

• State of Salzburg, Austria
• Built in 1208
• Known as the Witches' Castle. Between 1675 and 1687, thousands of women were branded witches and sentenced to death by the Inquisition. They were tortured and then beheaded. Most of them still roam the halls of the castle as ghosts. In addition to the place of execution of witches, Moosham Castle also served as a werewolf's lair. The history can be traced back to the beginning of the 19th century. Many mutilated cattle and deer corpses were found in the castle. And some residents of Moosham were convicted and imprisoned as werewolves.

Bran Castle

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• Transylvania,

  Brasov, Romania

• Built at the end of the 14th century

The castle was the home of the famous Vlad the Impaler, known as Vlad the Impaler, for his love of impaling his enemies. Vlad III Tepes was the prototype of the vampire Count Dracula and the killer of people, described in the novel by Bram Stoker. Prince Vlad Tepes had the nickname Dracula (translated as "son of the dragon"), which he inherited from his father. Vlad did not live in Bran, as many believe, but only stayed for a few days while hunting in the surrounding forests.

Chillingham Castle

• Great Britain
• The castle was located on the border of two opposing nations, so detachments of English troops that followed to Scotland often stopped in the castle. And the Scots often raided the castle. There were often bloody battles around the castle, and captured enemies were immediately tortured and killed. Since then, their souls have been wandering around the castle.
• Chillingham Castle served as the site of massacres. This castle was owned by John Sage and for three years he worked as an executioner-torturer in the torture room. It is said that he tortured about fifty people a week. It is believed that in a fit of passion, he strangled his mistress Elizabeth Charlton. Elizabeth's father threatened King Edward I Longshanks that he would ally with the Scots and revolt if the killer was not punished. As a result, by order of the king, Torturer Sage was executed on the castle grounds. Sage's ghost can still be heard dragging bodies around at night.
• Another famous ghost is the Blue Boy, who lives in the pink room. The guests of the castle heard loud crying more than once, after which they saw blue flashes of light. The ghost of the blue boy has not been seen since the castle underwent an extensive renovation and the bodies of a man and a boy were found walled up in a 10-meter wall.
• Another famous ghost is the spirit of Lady Mary Berkeley, who often appears from her portrait in the Gray Room. According to legend, Lady Mary's husband, Lord Gray Wark, went to live with her sister, leaving her alone with her child. Since then, Mary has been wandering around the castle in search of her husband.

Houska Castle

• Prague, Czech Republic
• Built by the ruler of Bohemia, Ottokar II in the 13th century
• The castle was not built to protect from the outside, but to protect people from what is hidden inside the castle. According to legend, the passage in this place led directly to hell, from where one day a half-man-half-monster was released, and demons, witches and other evil spirits fell into our world. In the center of the castle is a well, from which hellish sounds sometimes come. Before the construction of the castle, the inhabitants lowered a soldier with a rope into the pit. The soldier let out a cry, they pulled him out, and a couple of days later he died. In 1930, the Houska castle attracted the attention of Hitler and was very popular with the Nazis, who began to use it for a number of secret experiments and occult experiments. This is evidenced by several bodies of Nazi soldiers who were executed in the basement of the castle. According to rumors, the skeletons of unearthly creatures were found in the castle. Ghosts still walk around the castle - a black horse without a head and a bulldog man. And from the window of the upper floor, a woman in a black dress is constantly shown. Only the most courageous tourists decide to go down into the dungeon, because demons that came to us from the other world still roam there.

Rožmberk Castle

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• Czech
• Rožmberk is one of the most mysterious castles in the Czech Republic, located in the south of the country, near the Austrian border.
• Named after the aristocratic family that owned it.
• Most famous ghost Czech castles - this is the White Lady (or the Lady in White, as she is also called).
• Once upon a time in this Czech castle Baron Rožmberk. He was a cunning and greedy man. Baron Rožmberk's main assistant was a monk who compiled all the documents for his master and thereby helped him to seize more and more new lands. One day, the baron wanted to seize the land on which the monk's relatives lived. Therefore, the monk refused to draw up documents, for which he was executed by the baron. Dying, the monk cursed the baron himself and all his descendants. The baron has an only daughter, Perkhta, whom he tried to marry as profitably as possible. Perhta married Count Liechtenstein and left for the groom's palace. But, since the greedy baron refused to give out the promised dowry, the young husband sent his wife back to her father. Already in old age, Lichtenstein came to her to ask for forgiveness, but Perkhta refused him. After that, Count Liechtenstein cursed the Rožmberkov family. Perhta still wanders through the corridors of the castle in the form of the ghost of the White Lady. It is believed that the sleeves of the White Lady's dress have the ability to change color, if they are white, then this is fortunately, if they are red, then to the fire, if they are black, then to big trouble.

Eltz Castle

• Germany
• The first mention of the castle dates back to 1157, when Frederick I presented the castle to Count Rudolf van Eltz. Since then, the castle has always belonged to one single family.
• According to legend, the castle was never captured, because it is guarded not only by living people, but also by the spirits of long-dead knights who once owned it and still stand guard over the castle.
• In the castle you can also see the ghost of Countess Agnes, who, according to legend, died defending the castle from an uninvited guest.

Lip Castle

• North Roscrea, Ireland
• Lip Castle was built in the 15th century by the Ocarrol clan.
• Leap Castle has a long and bloody history. During the reconstruction, a prison with human remains was found in the castle, which filled three wagons. One of the most famous stories is connected with the chapel ("Bloody Chess"), in which in 1532 a soldier killed his priest brother with a sword. Since then, the priest's pizrak lives in the castle. Another terrible spirit is a phenomenon called "It". It does not look like a person, it is described as a creature the size of a sheep, but with a human face. When it appears, visitors smell sulfur and rotting flesh. In the castle, you can also meet the ghost of the Red Lady, holding a dagger in her hands. The castle is haunted by two girls, Emily and Charlotte. Sometimes visitors see them playing and running around the castle. Or flying from a height and disappearing at the very ground Emily (she died at 11 years old, falling from a height).
• The dungeon of the castle is not left without attention. According to one of the stories, there is a room in the dungeon with a special hatch through which prisoners were thrown onto numerous metal spikes built into the floor.

• Scotland
• The castle was built in the 17th century. At first, the Gregor clan owned the castle. Today it belongs to the textile magnate J. Bullock.
• The ghost of the wife of the cook Menzi Clan lives in this castle and behaves very unusually. They say that the woman was very loving and flirted with all the men in a row. The husband could not bear this behavior of his wife and killed the woman and cut the body into two parts before getting rid of it. Since then, the lower part of the woman's body wanders through the lower floors of the castle and cellars, and her upper part - upstairs, where the men sleep.
  Some castle guests claim that at night, when they were sleeping, some woman kissed them.

Bardi Castle

• Italy
• The castle was built in 900 to defend against Hungarian raids.
• This castle attracts tourists with its romantic history. According to legend, the castle garrison was commanded by Captain Moroello, who was in love with the court lady Landi Soleste. Their feelings were mutual. One day, Moroello went to battle, and Soleste remained waiting for him in the fortress. Every day she climbed the main tower and waited for Moroello. One day, an army appeared on the horizon, decorated with the colors of the enemy. Soleste jumped down, never knowing that Moroello won and ordered his subordinates to wear the paraphernalia of the enemy to show contempt for the enemy. Upon learning of the death of his beloved, the captain also threw himself off the cliff. Visitors to the castle say they saw him wandering around the castle in search of his beloved.