Windsor Castle, Royal palace in Windsor, England
Windsor Castle stands on a hilltop overlooking the Thames River, featuring thick stone walls, medieval towers, and extensive residential quarters spanning 5 hectares.
William the Conqueror initiated the construction of Windsor Castle in 1070, establishing a wooden fortress that later transformed into a stone stronghold under Henry II.
Saint George's Chapel within the castle grounds displays perpendicular Gothic architecture and serves as the final resting place of numerous English monarchs.
The castle opens Thursday through Monday, with winter hours from 10:00 to 15:00 and summer hours from 10:00 to 16:00.
The Round Tower, built on an artificial mound, contains the Royal Archives and houses a collection of historical documents dating back several centuries.
Location: Windsor and Maidenhead
Inception: 1070
Architects: Hugh May
Architectural style: Perpendicular Gothic
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Fee: Yes
Part of: Royal Collection
Address: Windsor SL4 1NJ SL4 1NJ
Opening Hours: November 01-February 29 Thursday-Monday 10:00-15:00; March 01-October 31 Thursday-Monday 10:00-16:00
Website: https://rct.uk/visit/windsorcastle
GPS coordinates: 51.48380,-0.60483
Latest update: June 18, 2025 16:39
These castles represent significant architecture from medieval to modern times. The structures showcase military defenses, royal residences, and religious centers. From the Alhambra in Spain to Himeji in Japan, these fortresses document different architectural styles and historical periods.
St George's Chapel, Windsor
148 m
King George VI Memorial Chapel
148 m
Queen Mary's Dolls' House
129 m
Windsor Guildhall
233 m
Market Cross House
223 m
Theatre Royal, Windsor
231 m
Church of St John the Baptist
243 m
Equestrian statue of Charles II
73 m
Windsor and Royal Borough Museum
233 m
Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein Monument
178 m
Statue of Queen Victoria
230 m
The Horse And Groom Public House
213 m
4, Church Street
194 m
12 and 13, Church Street
207 m
5 and 6, Church Street
202 m
Masonic Hall
209 m
7, Church Street
201 m
The Three Tuns Hotel
228 m
Bel and the Dragon
237 m
King George V Memorial
200 m
1, Castle Hill
228 m
South West Gate And Lodge To St Albans Street
274 m
Church Rooms
208 m
52, High Street
247 m
24 And 25, Thames Street
244 m
23, Thames Street
251 m
47-50, High Street
229 m
St Georges School
200 mReviews
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