# the Castlemap

- **Website:** <https://thecastlemap.com>
- **Primary alias:** `thecastlemap.com`

## Description

Castlemap is a unique and extensive interactive platform that features a comprehensive map of 6,412 remarkable castles, fortresses, and palaces from 138 countries worldwide. Each landmark on Castlemap is highlighted with its photo, founding century, and engaging story, making it an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts, travelers, and explorers. Users can easily navigate the map to discover significant sites, from medieval strongholds to regal palaces, browsing by type such as castles, fortresses, palaces, and ruins.

The platform is built using freely available open data, incorporating facts from Wikidata, visuals from Wikimedia Commons, and geographical coordinates. Notably, Castlemap allows users to explore popular castles and ruins, with informative links featuring full stories and historical context. Users can also contribute by improving Wikidata entries to include additional castles. With its rich dataset and user-friendly interface, Castlemap offers an extraordinary journey through the world's architectural treasures without requiring an account or any fees, inviting all to experience its wealth of history.

## Industries

- 🗺 Reference Materials
- 🗺 Maps _(under Reference Materials)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id033sqPF7/w/180/h/180/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1785760124150)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acapulco | #7fb0a6 | accent |
| Bunker | #0a0f14 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- var(--font-sans) — asset _(custom)_
- var(--font-sans) — asset _(custom)_

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