Caernarfon Castle is a massive medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, northwest Wales. Built by King Edward I of England beginning in 1283, it was part of his “iron ring” of castles designed to establish English control over Wales. Unlike many purely military castles, Caernarfon was also intended to impress; its polygonal towers, banded stonework, and imposing walls were inspired in part by the fortified cities of the Byzantine Empire. The castle sits strategically on the banks of the River Se

Chillingham Castle is one of the most famously haunted castles in England, located in Northumberland. The castle dates back to the 12th century and has a rich (and pretty gruesome) history—perfect for ghost stories and dark tourism fans. King Edward I stayed there on his way to fight William Wallace in Scotland. #chillinghamcastle #virals #beautifuldestinations #northumberland #castlesofengland | Beauty of the World