15th century castles of Europe

4 European castles and fortresses built mainly in the 15th century — each mapped, dated and ready to explore.

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  Corvin Castle

  Romania · 15th century

  Transylvania's grand Gothic castle, reached by a long bridge on stone pillars

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  Castle Stalker

  Scotland · 15th century

  Four-storey tower house on a tiny tidal islet, seen in Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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  Kilchurn Castle

  Scotland · 15th century

  Picturesque ruined tower castle on the misty waters of Loch Awe

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  Stirling Castle

  Scotland · 15th century

  Great hilltop royal fortress of the Stewart kings, above the River Forth