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Durham Castle

Durham, England

Featured Review : As beguiling as the idea is to come to Europe and visit a real- life, honest-to-god castle from the olden days, I have to say - once you've seen one, you've kind of seem them all. That sounds cynical, and it's not meant...See Full Review

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Durham Castle Reviews

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"Half church of God, half fortress"

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • November 4, 2011
"Half church of God, half fortress"
Quote: This is a beautifully preserved medieval citadel, rebuilt in the XVIII century in Gothic style, with survivors but many elements of architecture and interior design of earlier eras.Along with other attractions of the city (Durham Cathedral, the... Read the full Durham Castle review

From journal Severe and at the same time romantic

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A working castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Red Mezz from Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • November 21, 2010
A working castle
Quote: As beguiling as the idea is to come to Europe and visit a real- life, honest-to-god castle from the olden days, I have to say - once you've seen one, you've kind of seem them all. That sounds cynical, and it's not meant to be. I've lived in the UK... Read the full Durham Castle review

From journal 'You must go at once - please, take my car'

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Durham Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Drever from Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • February 25, 2003
Durham Castle
Quote: The lord is in his castle and the peasants slave below. Such was life in medieval England. The contrasting lifestyles of nobility and 'workers' beggars belief. The prince bishops of Durham resided in Durham Castle. Their coats of arms appear... Read the full Durham Castle review

From journal County Durham - Castles, Cathedrals and Museums

Durham Castle

  • 3 out of 5 stars by davidx from Todmorden, England, United Kingdom
  • July 22, 2002
Quote: The castle was started very soon after the Norman conquest as William the Conqueror consolidated his power over Northern England. It was one of the most importantbuildings for countering any possible revolution in the area. Later it became owned... Read the full Durham Castle review

From journal County Durham - an introduction

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Durham Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by fatjaz from London, United Kingdom
  • December 28, 2001
Quote: Across the green from Durham Cathedral is Durham Castle. It dates from 1072 and was the seats of the Prince Bishops, the powerful rulers of the north, until 1832. It is one of the largest Norman castles and Romanesque palaces to survive in England... Read the full Durham Castle review

From journal Durham's Delights