- Windsor Castle is an official residence of the reigning British monarch and is both the biggest and the oldest permanently inhabited castle anywhere in the world.
- Windsor Castle Defences. The castle is made up of a lower, middle, and upper ward. The middle ward was the most fortified because it contained the main keep.
- Windsor Castle boasts the greatest collection of paintings in the world. You can admire masterpieces by Hans Holbein, Van Dyck, and Rubens here.
- The history of Windsor Castle is a long one dating back to around 1070 when William the Conqueror first commenced the construction of a fortress on the site.
- Windsor Castle covers some 13 acres (5.2 hectares) and, the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, it is the largest inhabited castle in the world.
- Windsor Castle is one of the residences of the British royal family. This castle is located just outside of London, so it is easy to get to and well worth the visit.
- Here's everything you need to know about the history of Windsor Castle—including the fateful 1992 Windsor Castle fire.
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- By Train: Board a train at the London Paddington station and exit at Windsor & Eton Central from where you can walk to Windsor Castle in 6 minutes.
- Georgian and Victorian styles combine to highlight the medieval character of Windsor Castle, while Gothic design elements add a modern twist.