Castles were often built on high mountains surrounded by a moat. This made the castle harder to attack.

A drawbridge was built across the moat and could be raised when under attack.

How the castle was built.http://www.childrensmuseum.org/castles/games.php

Castles were homes for royality. So kings, queens,princes and princesses lived in castles.

Nobles also lived in castles and many other people helped keep a castle running smoothly.

The bedroom.

The dining-room

The kitchen.

The kitchen.

The chapel.

The armory.

The Knights Hall