Windsor (zamak)

Zamak Windsor (engleski: Windsor Castle), je engleska kraljevska rezidencija koja se nalazi na sjeveroistočnoj periferiji grada Windsora u Grofoviji Berkshire, Engleska.

Zamak se prostire na površini od 5 hektara, duž južne obale rijeke Temze. Zamak Windsor se sastoji od dva kompleksa kvadratičnog tlocrta, koje razdvaja masivni kružni toranj, podignut na umjetnom humku, pa je zbog tog vidljiv na kilometre daleko u tom ravničarskom kraju. Kompleks zapadno od kružnog tornja zove se donji dvor, a onaj istočni - gornji dvor.

Historija

Još za saksonskih vremena u 9. vijeku u Windsoru je postojala kraljevska rezidencija. William Osvajač je oko 1070. podigao prvu utvrdu sa palisadama na današnjoj lokaciji. Henry II je na tom mjestu podigao kružni toranj od kamena i dodao vanjske bedeme sa sjevera, istoka i juga. U 13. vijeku Henry III završio južno krilo i zapadni kraj donjeg dvora i izgradio manju kraljevsku kapelu na mjestu gdje se danas nalazi Albertova memorijalna kapela.

Kralj Edward III. je 1348 dozidao do te kapele pravu katedralu koja se službeno zove kapela Svetog Georgija kao centar novoformiranog Reda podvezice i sjedište Windsorskog dekana. On je i prezidao dotadašnje fortifikacione građevine gornjeg dvora - u stambene prostore. Gornji dvor je obnavljen i dozidavan za vladavine Charlesa II, a i kasnije za vladavine George IV, pa se od tih vremena koristi za smještaj osoba koje dolaze u državnički posjet Britaniji.

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Chee Wai Wong
17 September 2017
One of the must see attractions if you're spending more than a few days in London / on your way to Bath. Very beautiful. Beware of super super big crowds. Come early if you can.
Elina J
6 July 2013
Fantastic place to visit! Get a physical ticket beforehand to avoid the queue, there is also a hop on hop off bus right outside that takes you up to legoland and around Eton and Datchet.
David
18 June 2015
Impressive architecture. Interior is magnificent. Learn a lot about History of Great Britain. Very informative audio tour. Friendly staff. State apartments are fascinating.
Richard Peat
4 August 2018
Don’t forget if you’re a British taxpayer you can convert your entrance ticket into a year long pass at no extra cost by gift aiding your entrance fee and getting your ticket stamped on the way out.
D !
12 February 2016
Great tour to do around London. Have in mind that if you buy a London Pass the access is included, and it's cost almost half of the pass.
Deren Koray
30 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite Castle is now her new eternal resting place. Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world!
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