Wasserburg Anholt and Maria Christina of Austria
The Wasserburg Anholt, or Castle Anholt, in Germany, dates from before 1169, though the only surviving part of that time is the round tower. The […]
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Chateau d’Amboise – Between mourning and hope
The Chateau d’Amboise began its life in the 15th and 16th century under the successive Kings Charles VIII, Louis XII and Francis I. It acted […]
Pauline of Waldeck-Pyrmont and Bentheim Castle
Just across the border into Germany is the city of Bentheim, which has its very own castle, Bentheim Castle. There was probably a castle on […]
Joanna, Duchess of Brabant and the Castle of Ammersoyen
In 1399 the Peace of Ravenstein was made, between Joanna, Duchess of Brabant and Duke William I of Guelders and Jülich and possibly, following that […]
Charlotte of Belgium & Bouchout Castle
Bouchout Castle is perhaps best known as the last residence of Charlotte of Belgium, or Empress Carlota of Mexico. It was erected around 1300 by […]
Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria & Stolzenfels Castle
The original Stolzenfels castle in Koblenz in Germany was built in the 13th century but it was destroyed by the French in 1689. The ruins […]