Nesvizh Castle

Boitzenburg Castle

Today we're visiting the Boitzenburg Castle in the Uckermark district, in Brandenburg, Germany. The castle was first mentioned in 1276. Damaged in the Thirty Years' War, when it was a possession of Field Marshal Hans Georg von Arnim-Boitzenburg, the fortress was rebuilt by his descendants in a Baroque style from 1740 onwards. Refurbished according to plans designed by Friedrich August Stüler between 1838 and 1842, it received its present Neo-Renaissance appearance in 1881–1884. Today it houses a hotel.

Bobolice Castle

In this new puzzle we're going to the village of Bobolice, in Poland, to visit the 14th-century royal castle. The castle in Bobolice was built by King Casimir III the Great in the middle of the 14th century. It was a part of the defense system of royal strongholds protecting the western border of Poland. The castle is situated on a steep rocky hill and it was accessible through a drawbridge over the dry moat, and the entire construction was surrounded by walls with battlement.

Ehrenfels Castle

Ehrenfels Castle is a ruined castle above the Rhine Gorge near the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein in Hesse, Germany. It was built around 1212 at the behest of the Archbishop of Mainz. Heavily damaged in the course of the Thirty Years' War, the castle was finally devastated by French troops during the 1689 Siege of Mainz.

Dresden Castle

Dresden Castle (German: Dresdner Residenzschloss or Dresdner Schloss) is one of the oldest buildings in Dresden. For almost 400 years, it has been the residence of the electors (1547–1806) and kings (1806–1918) of Saxony. It is known for the different architectural styles employed, from Baroque to Neo-renaissance.

Heidelberg Old Town And Castle

In this fun new puzzle we're vising Heidelberg, a university town in Baden-Württemberg situated on the river Neckar in south-west Germany. A scientific hub in Germany, the city of Heidelberg is home to several internationally renowned research facilities adjacent to its university, including four Max Planck Institutes. Modern Heidelberg can trace its beginnings to the fifth century. The village Bergheim ("Mountain Home") is first mentioned for that period in documents dated to 769 AD. The "old town", featured in this jigsaw game, situated on the south bank of the Neckar is dominated by the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, 80 metres above the Neckar on the steep wooded slopes of the Königstuhl (King's chair or throne) hill. The castle is a mix of styles from Gothic to Renaissance. The castle is surrounded by a park, where the famous poet Johann von Goethe once walked.

Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle is a country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland, on the shore of Loch Fyne. This castle, built in the Gothic Revival style, replaced an earlier 15th-century castle. Work on the current building began in 1743. In 1975 a devastating fire struck Inveraray and for some time the 12th Duke and his family lived in the castle's basement, while restorations requiring a worldwide fundraising drive were carried out. he 13th Duke and his family live in private apartments occupying two floors and set between two of the four crenellated circular towers. Parts of the castle are open to visitors.

Hohensalzburg Castle

Hohensalzburg castle is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. It is located in the Austrian city of Salzburg, atop the Festungsberg mountain. Construction of the fortress began in 1077 under Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein. The ring walls and towers were built in 1462 under Prince-Archbishop Burkhard II von Weißpriach. Prince-Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach during his term from 1495 until 1519 further expanded the castle. In the 19th century, it was used as barracks, storage depot and dungeon before being abandoned as a military outpost in 1861. Hohensalzburg castle was refurbished from the late 19th century onwards and became a major tourist attraction with the Festungsbahn cable car, opened in 1892, leading up from the town to the Hasengrabenbastei. It stands today as one of the best preserved castles in Europe.

The Power House

The Power House was built to hold a generator to supply Heart Island in the Saint Lawrence River with power, and now is more of a museum of how electric power was obtained in the early 1900. It's located near Boldt Castle - a major landmark and tourist attraction in the Thousand Islands region of the U.S. state of New York. Originally a private mansion built by American millionaire George Boldt, it is today maintained as a tourist attraction.

Ksiaz Castle

In today's puzzle of the day we feature the Książ castle in Wałbrzych in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. The castle was built in 1288-1292 under Bolko I the Strict.

Castle Verwolde

Dating back to 1776, Castle Verwolde in Laren (Holland) is located in gorgeous surroundings in a large private country estate. On its estate there is a tree, said to be the thickest tree in the Netherlands ( "de dikke boom van Verwolde"). For 200 years, Castle Verwolde was inhabited by various generations of the same family. In summer, guided tours of this castle are organized for tourists.

Neuschwanstein Palace

This beautiful nineteenth-century palace is located on a steep hill above the village of Hohenschwangau in southwest Bavaria, Germany was commissioned by Ludwig II as a retreat and as a homage to Richard Wagner (a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is primarily known for his operas). In the nineteenth century, many castles were constructed or reconstructed, often with significant changes to make them more picturesque. The building design was drafted by the stage designer Christian Jank and realized by the architect Eduard Riedel. The foundation stone for the palace was laid on September 5, 1869. The castle was erected as a conventional brick construction and later encased in various types of rock. It is furnished, as you can see in this fun new puzzle, with numerous towers, ornamental turrets, gables, balconies, pinnacles and sculptures. If it looks familiar it's because it served as a model for the Sleeping Beauty Castle of Disneyland. Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe with 1.3 million visitors per year . So click the start button and let's visit it together in this new jigsaw puzzle.

Castle Limargue In Autoire

This castle was built by Lafon, who was knighted by Charles VIII in recognition of his bravery during the wars of Italy, in the late fifteenth century . It is located in Autoire - one of the most beautiful villages in the Lot department in southwestern France. The village of Autoire is nestled in an impressive cirque formed by high limestone cliffs. Known as "Limargue Castle" the manor house, featured in today's new jigsaw puzzle, revolves around the tower with a spiral staircase. The main entrance to the house at the bottom of the tower is decorated with intricately carved arch, characteristic of the customs of the last quarter of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century.