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Castle Rushen

Castletown Square, Castletown
1624 648000
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Castletown
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Castles
Activities: Getting married
Description: The finest medieval castle in the British Isles, originating in the Norse period.
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Neston, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Well worth a visit. Show your National Trust card to get free entry. More

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Bonassola, Italy
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We wanted to know more about Isle of Man's history and we had the great opportunity to visit the Castle. The guide has been more than exhaustive about the story of what happened to the Castle during the centuries. Moreover he's prepared to answer all your questions with courtesy and deep knowledge. The interior is very well preserved and is... More

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Douglas, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

A geat adventure for kids & adults to explore this ancient Castle which is in an excellent state of repair. More

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Isle of Man, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

This is a really great castle in great condition. This is no ruin by any means. Great views from on top of the keep and the outer walls, of Castletown, the sea and countryside. Lots of interesting displays to see in various different rooms. Be prepared for stairs if you intend to explore properly. There is also a small dungeon... More

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Isle of Man, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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one of the few castles with a roof,excellent guides tell a fascinating story More

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London
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

The castle is well preserved and the historical info is very interesting. Even if you aren't into museums it is worth a visit for the views from the turrets over the town, out to sea, up to the hills and over to the airport. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

I really enjoyed seeing as much as I was able. The whole area was beautiful. Well worth the visit. More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

In keeping with many of the other historical sites on the Island, Castle Rushen is very well presented, with a number of multimedia and interactive exhibits. The building itself is extraordinarily well preserved, and the views from the towers are stunning. More

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Lancashire
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
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Been to Castle Rushen (situated in the historic capital Castletown) a few times now and have really enjoyed each visit. Its fine medieval walls are some of the most well preserved I’ve ever seen. The Castle as we see it today was built by the rulers of Mann between the 13th and 17th centuries (although its origins go back much... More

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Bristol UK
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011
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Castle Rushen dominates Castletown yet is pretty modest in extent. However, be prepared for plenty to keep all visitors interested when inside. You can take a self-guided tour, complete with informative (but not over-bearing) guides in all the key locations. Unlike many Castles on the mainland you can get up close to most of the features - as other visitors... More

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