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Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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Where in the world – Castles & walled cities

22 August 2022
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Can you identify the castles and walled cities below?


Neushwanstein castle amongst trees and mountains in the background

1) Built by a swan king known for madness


Dubrovnik from the air

2) For fans of Game of Thrones


Leeds castle on a lake surrounded by trees

3) Misleadingly named, once a Norman stronghold


Carcasonne castle atop a hill against blue sky

4) A walled city and a popular board game

Find the answers HERE


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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

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