Leeds Castle, England
From series “Impressive Castles and Palaces Located on Water”Year: 11th century.
Among the castles of England is the Leeds Castle, which is located in the county of Kent, especially worth seeing. According to the historical data, the first fortification was built at this point in the middle of the 9th century. The first mention of the castle, which can be seen today, date from the 11th century. The founder of the first castle on the Len River was a nobleman named Lidien, whose honor the building was called. In the course of several centuries the castle was considered a residence of the English queens. In the 14th century, the palace belonged to Queen Izabelle and later - the Catherine of Aragon.
In 1926 the palace became the property of Lady Olive Bailey, under whose direction his last reconstruction was carried out. The best engineers and designers in England have worked on the interior of the palace. The castle surprises with luxury and the chic atmosphere. The castle of the rich lady who spent her last years of life there and her family until 1974. The visit of the halls and corridors of the palace gives a lot of unforgettable impressions. The guests of the Leeds Castle can see a lot of interesting things.
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