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7 Digitally Recreated European Castles Show How They Looked In Their Prime

Ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and see Europe’s historic castles in all their original glory? Well, you’re in for a treat. Budget Direct has teamed up with some really smart architects and graphic designers to do something awesome. They’ve used their exceptional design abilities to create super realistic images showing us what these famous European castles looked like in their prime.

So, if you love history and old architecture you’ve gotta check out these castles in the gallery below. It’s amazing to see how technology can bring history back to life like that. Seriously, it’s a visual trip you don’t wanna miss.

1. Château Gaillard, Les Andelys, France

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2. Menlo Castle, Galway City, Ireland

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3. Samobor Castle, Samobor, Croatia

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4. Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven, Scotland

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5. Olsztyn Castle, Olsztyn, Poland

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6. Poenari Castle (Poenari Fortress), Valachia, Romania

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7. Spiš Castle, Spišské Podhradie, Slovakia

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