Warwick Castle, England
Located in the central part of England, on the river Avon, the Warwick Castle is one of the most visited English castles and also one of the most important historical sites.
Built in the 11th century, by William the Conqueror, the castle held an important military role, especially after its defenses were seriously improved in the 14th century. But later the castle was somehow neglected and fell into disrepair, until the 17th century, when Sir Fulke Greville invested a lot of money into restoring the castle. In the following centuries, other members of the Greville family made important improvements to the castle, making it one of the most beautiful in England.
In 1978, the Warwick Castle was bought by Tussauds and since then the castle has been a major tourist attraction in England. Today, the castle grounds featuring 690 acres of gardens, a beautiful lake which transforms into an ice rink in winter, the largest working siege engine, a 59 ft trebuchet and several seasonal shows like a bird show with eaches, archery shows and jousting.
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