Author at Castlopedia
Architecture and travel lover. Wojtek writes our castle architecture guides and blog articles, and personally visits and photographs some of the castles.
Forget the fairy tale. Here is what daily life inside a medieval castle actually looked like, from the cold stone rooms to the strict social order that ran the place.
Twelve real cliffside castles across Europe, from Slovenia's Predjama to Normandy's Château Gaillard, with the facts, the legends, and the drops.
Think you know a castle when you see one? Most "fairytale castles" are actually palaces. Here's the real architectural difference - moats, murder holes, and all.
Which country has the most castles in 2026? See the corrected, source-checked ranking, an updated data table and chart, and the real story behind France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and more.
Discover 7 of the world's most haunted castles — from Bran to Edinburgh. Bone-chilling ghost stories from fortresses where the past refuses to stay buried.
Neuschwanstein, Chambord, the Alcázar of Segovia, Akershus - meet the real castles that inspired Disney. History, architecture, and details you won't find in your typical movie-trivia article.
Discover the most stunning Loire Valley castles – from the fairytale Chambord to the elegant Chenonceau. History, insider tips, and travel advice all in one place. The Loire Valley is UNESCO magic you can't miss!
Malbork, Prague Castle, Mehrangarh, Himeji, Spiš – discover the largest castles in the world by area according to Guinness World Records. Facts, history, and little-known curiosities all in one place!
From Harry Potter's Hogwarts at Alnwick Castle to Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik, real fortresses have become Hollywood stars. Neuschwanstein inspired Disney's logo, while Scotland's Doune Castle hosted Monty Python. These ancient survivors provide authenticity CGI can't match. Discover the castles that conquered the screen.