The Middle Ward is the heart of Windsor Castle, a courtyard formed around an artificial hill in the center of the Ward. About 50 feet high, the hill was formed from the excavated material from the surrounding ditch. Atop the hill sits the Round Tower (not really round). Based on the design of an original 12th-centry building, its height was increased an additional 30 feet in the early 19th century to produce a more imposed silhouette. The interior of the Round Tower was redesigned in 1991–93 to provide additional space for the Royal Archives; it now also houses over 450,000 photographs of the Royal Collection.
THE ROUND TOWER
The Upper Ward of Windsor Castle, which we did not have the opportunity to visit, includes the private apartments of the monarch and private apartments for visitors, all centered around a grand quadrangle; the Upper Ward is also the site of the royal library. There are 951 rooms, 225 of which are bedrooms in this section of the castle. The King George IV tower and King John’s tower are next to the state entrance to the state apartments.
I love travelling through the English countryside, a big change from the dry, baron lands down here in OZ. Great pics!
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Thanks, Tommy . . . there seems to be beauty all around. I look forward to reading about your upcoming adventures and seeing your photos of Montreal and Hong Kong!
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Windsor is such a beautiful place! Ive been there once, a long time agora, but would love to go again! Great pictures 🙂
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Thanks! It was a great side trip from the London rush.
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Beautiful pic, I love travelling!
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Great place, I remember my visit many years ago! Nice to see the report from another point of view!
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Thanks, Roberto!
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I enjoyed taking your tour of Windsor Castle, it was very interesting. Looks like an amazing place in a beautiful setting. I almost feel like I have been there thanks to your description and photos. Thanks.
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Thanks for checking it out!!
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Looks like a spectacular time, Tim
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Thanks, Brad . . . it was!!
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Nice pictures of the town! I’ll link to your article, if you don’t mind, since I only took a few photos of “up the hill.” Did you actually get to see the castle and the inside of the castle?
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Thanks for the referral! We were able to see only some of the interiors, but none of the private royal apartments.
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After reading your blog, I would like to go Windsor Castle one day too…
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Thanks, I am glad you found it interesting. Windsor is definitely worth the trip!
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Good post, thanks. I visited Windsor Castle some years ago but I never visit the town so I have to go back there.
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Thanks for your comment . . . I wish I had had more time to roam through the Town!
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