Windsor Castle was the most beautiful place in the world. Which has been for the British Royals to stay long time on summer actually. The most beautiful Windsor Castle has the been on the summer residence for the British royals. Ever since from William the Conqueror built the first castle of this in the year of 1078. numerous Royals are stayed here in long periods of there time actually. many royals are leaving there own own unique  stamp on the property for this.





 More about Windsor Castle is which is the largest i mean such as fortress in Europe. And is open to the public also making for a truly memorable gateway for this actually. this Windsor Castle is built around the two court yards and the Upper Ward and the Lower Ward with the entrance has also through the monumental Henry  VIII Gateway, which is erected in 1511.  

Shining Knights: The Order of the Garter



Which is Established in the year of 1348  and The Most Noble Order of the Garter is Britain's highest order was in an attempt by Edward III to Established a group of men and also women to protect those virtues actually. And also that to be considered  knightly such as the chivalry and bravery.The order's of insignia bears the motto actually. that is namely the Evil be to him who thinks evil of this.The stunning St George's Chapel is the traditional home of the orders that to 26 knights and ladies.

Actually Where Kings and Queens are Buried St George's Chapel pf the the knights of the orders of the Garter is dedicated to the St George and was begun by the Edward IV in the year of 1474. And its facades and decorated with the rich heraldic emblems of the ruling houses of there of Lancaster and the York also. Which in the north are the deer and bulls and falcons and black dragons of the York's.And in the south the unicorns and lions and swans and also the red dragons of the Lancaster's. And the fan vaulting in the nave and in the choir is very impressive also as is the stained glass west window in the year of 1503.

And Next the chapel has many royal tombs and also including those of George V and Queen Mary at that time. And behind and above the stalls are the coats of arms and also the banners and decorative plumes of 700 Knights of the Order over there. Henry VIII and Charles I are interred in the vault beneath the choir and that to with while Henry VI and Edward IV,Edward VII are buried in the sacristy for this.

Queen Victoria's Lifelong Love: Albert Memorial Chapel



Now the Albert Memorial Chapel was built in the year of 1500 to contain Henry VII's tomb  and he was buried instead for this at Westminster Abbey on that time of period. And Actually since 1861 has been dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria's husband and Prince Albert actually. Also the interior is elaborately decorated with colored marble and mosaics and sculptures  and contains the sarcophagus of the Duke of Clarence between the years of 1864-1892, the eldest son of Edward VII over there. The marble figure on the west door depicts the Duke of Albany 1884 Scottish garb.

Half-timbered Historic Homes: The Horseshoe Cloisters



Also we have one more beautiful attraction in the Windsor Castle is On the south side of the Lower Ward are the houses of the Military Knights of Windsor and also members of The Most Noble Order of the Garter which is Known as the Horseshoe Cloisters and they were built in the year of 1479 in the half-timbered style and actually The Dean's Cloisters and Canons' Cloisters and  former homes of the dean and the canons and are also very picturesque.

Home Park and Great Park



You know which is the most spectacular place of this Castle which has the Great Park extends along the south side of the castle for nearly 6 min and has an impressive herd of red deer and the Home Park is used as a sports area is archery and rugby and also cricket and tennis and this is also where you'll find some of the best views of Windsor Castle and this is especially at night. 

It has also includes the Frog more House and the Mausoleum in which Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are buried.you know?

This is one of the beautiful attraction of the Windsor Castle 

Dearth and Dungeons: The Towers


Which is Built in the year of 1227, the Curfew Tower incorporates some of the oldest masonry in the Windsor Castle. And within the tower is part of a 13th century dungeon and also with the beginning of an escape tunnel that was thwarted by the thickness of the walls.

The Round Tower is surrounded on three sides by a deep moat and was built by Henry II and includes a 200 step climb up to a viewing platform also the hard work is rewarded by marvelous panoramic views also. and guided sightseeing tours are available in the summer.

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