Windsor Castle

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windsor castle

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INTRODUCTION

This historic castle is the Windsor Castle, the longest continually inhabited castle in the world, the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen.

This is the destination of a million visitors each year! Just 23 miles west of London, the castle sits on its striking hilltop site, a potent symbol of the British monarchy. Built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, Windsor has since been home to 39 monarchs each shaped the building to their own tastes.

THE ROOMS

George the fourth created magnificent rooms and his remain the most dazzling of all.

In 1848 Queen Victoria opened the state apartments to the public.

There are a lot of very impressive objects in these fantastic rooms. In particular, there are some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection assembled by kings and queens over the last 500 years.

st. George's Chapel

Windsor Castle is the home of the Order of the Garter Britain's, the oldest order of chivalry.

Its annual ceremony is held at st. George's Chapel, the Garter star and the orders motto can be seen all around the castle.

the guard change

Changing the Guard at Windsor Castle encompasses colourful spectacle and British pageantry. Changing the Guard, also known as ‘Guard Mounting’, begins with the Windsor Castle Guard forming up outside the Guard Room. In due course, the new Guard will arrive, led by a Regimental Band, Corps of Drums or occasionally by a Pipe Band.

the guard change

During the 45-minute ceremony, the handover of duties will take place, including the changeover of sentries. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the old Guard will return to Victoria Barracks in Windsor town. When The Queen is in official residence, the parade takes place on the Castle Forecourt.

THE FIRE

In 1992 a devastating fire swept through the building; it took 15 hours and 200 firefighters to bring the blaze under control, but some of Windsor's rooms were reduced to burnt-out shells. Five years later a multi-million pound and award-winning restoration project returned the castle to its former splendor and even added completely new interiors.

Windsor Castle tells the story of a thousand years of British royal history like nowhere else, and is enjoyed by visitors from all over the world.

Made by: Ludovica Longo Giulia De Angelis Federica Galdi Angela Esposito Benedetta Ricciardi Costanza De Rosa Wanda Maio