Windsor Castle is one of the castles in Britain that the Royale family actually still loves in. It is about half an hour outside of London, in the county of Berkshire. It is one of the major tourist attractions in England and it is beautiful. Built in the 11th century, it is still actively used by the Queen as her weekend home and for state banquet. Windsor covers a lot of ground, be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Parking was a little difficult. Like most traveller, we parked in a public garage a couple blocks away. The walk was nice, with many shops and restaurants. The weather was colder than we expected, and luckily, we were able to buy jackets from one of the stores.
In order to visit the Windsor Castle, ticket is required, which was £23.50 per person, and it can be purchased online ahead of time. Unfortunately, Queen Mary's Dollhouse was not open for public when we visited. Such a bummer. We got audio tour device and it pretty much explained everything we needed to know inside the castle. Camera is not allowed inside the castle and chapel so I can only show you grass and trees in public area.
But it really is beautiful inside the castle and a lot of rooms to see. The paintings, walls, carpets are really ridiculous. Once inside, there are 2 routes to take: Historic Route and Ceremonial Route. Just follow whichever one, you will end up touring both anyways.
Historic route showcases Charles II's private rooms and highlights his rivalry to his cousin, Louis XIV of France. It was a very interesting and entertaining piece of history. Ceremonial Route showcases the main State Apartment that the Queen and the Royale family members still use today.
St. George's Chapel is probably my top 3 Chapels in Europe and it's not because Prince Harry married Meghan Markle there. Built in 1475, St. George's Chapel is in high-medieval Gothic style. Inside, there's fan vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, detailed carved wood panels, and medieval craftsmanship throughout the chapel. St. George's Chapel is truly magnificent and a true medieval architecture. Sure it's got dead bodies buried underneath, it also has witnessed countless Royal celebrations. I felt holy just by being there.
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