Windsor Castle


The original Windsor castle was made some 900 years ago of wood, built for William the Conqueror to safeguard the advance to London, ever since has been associated as a Royal palace. The site is situated above the River Thames, on the border of a Saxon hunting ground.

Windsor Castle till date is retained as the working palace and the Queen's official home. A fine collection of armour as well as art from across the globe is housed in its State Apartments. The works of art included in its collection are inclusive of Rubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, as well as Holbein; besides the porcelain and splendid French and English furniture. The opening timings are subject to alterations within a short notice.

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