Spectacular abandoned castles around the world

(CNN) — An abandoned castle always cuts an impressive figure — a blast from the past submerged behind ruined walls.

Says author Kieron Connolly, whose new book “Abandoned Castles” explores the world’s most spectacular forgotten fortresses, they’re also windows on long gone civilizations.

“Societies …

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