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Rising above the famous White Cliffs, Dover Castle is an icon of England. Built soon after 1066, this mighty fortress has been the site of royal intrigue and epic sieges and was the centre of the crucial effort to evacuate hundreds of thousands of Allied troops from the beach of Dunkirk.
Dover Castle ist eine Burg bei Dover, England, sie wurde dank ihrer historischen verteidigungstechnischen Bedeutung als „Schlüssel zu England“ beschrieben. 2019 wurde das Dover Castle von rund 368.000 Personen besucht.
Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England and is Grade I listed. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history.
Dover Castle commands the Strait of Dover, the shortest sea crossing between England and continental Europe, a position of strategic importance throughout history. Castle Hill was shaped into massive defences capped by medieval walls and towers and later, from the mid 18th century, by the earthworks of a garrisoned infantry and artillery fortress.
You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours. Tickets are free for members.
16. Mai 2018 · Dover Castle, located in the southern county of Kent, is one of the largest castles in England and one of the first to have concentric defensive walls.
17. Mai 2024 · Dover Castle, medieval fortified castle complex in Dover, Kent, England, looking over the English Channel at the crossing’s narrowest point from a height of 375 feet (114 m) above sea level. It has defended England since the beginning of the Common Era and is one of the largest castles in the country.
The most iconic of all English fortresses commanding the gateway to the realm for nine centuries. Climb the Great Tower, meet the characters and immerse yourself in vivid medieval interiors. Then delve deep within Dover's White Cliffs to witness the drama in the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Roam through centuries of history at Dover Castle, from the ...
15. Apr. 2021 · Dover Castle has been a vitally important fortress throughout British history, and has for many years been nicknamed the ‘Key to England’. Its location is a central aspect of this legacy – perched high on the England’s coastal white cliffs overlooking the shortest crossing between the island and mainland Europe, the castle is ...
26. Juni 2019 · Dover Castle has protected England's coast for 1,000 years. Today, you can visit to experience and explore its ancient, medieval, and recent history.
