| Take a tour of Olite Castle in Spain -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. Olite Castle, an expansive fortress in northern Spain was built periodically between the 13th and 15th centuries. This enormous edifice with its shining silvery spires and high turreted walls is a stunning fortress among the brush scenery. The disjointed Gothic design of this castle turned palace is due to its intermittent building, over the two centuries in which it was constructed, each king added to the structure. It was Charles the Third who finally finished the construction in the 15th century with the addition of high walls with towers, moats, and gardens. Soon after, this grand palace was abandoned and forgotten, and it remained so until the 20th century when a reconstruction effort began. The interior decorative features were lost due to neglect, but many of the original exterior stone-work was salvaged. This fairy-tale castle will mesmerize and enchant; its age, fortitude, sheer size, and grand splendor creates a truly awe-inspiring experience. |
