Guarding lonely mountain passes, looming majestically over dark, forbidding river valleys, or providing shelter from scorching Mediterranean heat, over 15,000 castles were built throughout Europe and the Near East in the Middle Ages. At that time, only the noble owners were able to enjoy the luxury of castle living. Now the doors have been thrown open and we can all take pleasure in 'The World Of Castles'.
How were murder holes used? Who did the laundry in a medieval castle? How did a page become a knight? Find out more about castles as you visit a medieval market, look in on a friendly joust, and experience an enemy siege.
