This is England's largest castle, and dates to the reign of Henry II (1133-1189, reigned from 1154-1189), who wanted a castle protecting England's southern coast.
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The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork (Polish: Zamek w Malborku; German: Ordensburg Marienburg) is a 13th-century Teutonic castle and fortress located in the town of Malbork, Poland. It is the largest castle in the world measured by land area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest palace in the world when measured by volume. It was designed by Naples' most famous architect at the time, Luigi Vanvitelli.
After Windsor Castle, Alnwick is the second largest inhabited medieval castle in England, home to the Percy family for over 900 years, and is an important part of Northumberland's history.
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