The most unusual door locks in the world. The most beautiful castles in the world: rating, names, interesting facts and reviews
Interesting
We want to show you what castles were like in ancient times, in the Middle Ages and at a later time.
The first locks or proto-locks were simple in design and were made mainly of wood.
Some of the drawings ancient castles preserved from the ancient Persians, for the most ancient castle was found during excavations in the palace of Sargon II, the king of ancient Assyria. It was a security gate lock. And, nevertheless, they laid the basic principle of the operation of locks.
Egyptian castle
Wood can hardly resist metal, and therefore wooden locks could be used in places where the criminal situation was limited by additional factors, for example, the morality of the community.
By the way, in some African republics such locks are used to this day. As a rule, such castles are made in the form of hearth guardian animals. Which is a serious obstacle for the superstitious African tribes. 
Wooden locks:
a) Museum sample; b) The real castle of the end of the II millennium (AD)
Because we modern people and we don't really believe in spells
"on the door" and "spells" from theft, then we will give a classification of locks, there are only three types of them: classic invoice, classic mortise, classic hinged and many subtypes that differ from each other in the types of locking mechanisms, keyholes or lack thereof. 
Rim lock 
Mortise lock 
The padlock
Perhaps, today we will not go into details of the design of locks, but will talk about a retrospective of their production.
The first metal lock appeared in 870–900 AD.
Now it is difficult to establish with complete certainty in which country such a castle was first produced, because metallurgical production was not massive. Let's take a look at two locks made in England and Germany and compare their appearance.
Looks like it, doesn't it? 
Castle made in England 
Lock made in Germany
From the 14th to the 15th centuries there were almost no significant improvements in locking mechanisms. Ornamentation, however, has become extremely refined. Craftsmen mastered the process of working iron and developed and made locks for gates, doors, chests and cabinets. Locks - "masterpieces" have never been used to lock doors. They were developed and made in a single copy by a worker in locks and metal as a "test" for a master. Masterpiece locks were often displayed uncoated to show the components of the mechanisms, their operation, the decorative finish of the cases and the method of assembly.
Lock and key from the city of Rothenburg, Germany 
Interlocked wooden sacristy door, in the fortified church of Biertan, Romania, completed in 1524. It contains 22 bolts 
Incredible design by renowned artisan Frank Koralewsky
And since it was not interesting to produce simple locks for talented artisans, they began to develop locks without keys, this is understandable. A good and reliable lock was massive, and the key was a match for him. And now locks with a digital and alphabetic unlocking code began to appear. Immediately, additional tricks appeared that signaled that someone was trying to open the lock and enter the protected room. 
Regardless of the finishing work, the reliability and secrecy of the lock for the front doors depended on hidden keyholes and systems of notches and ledges. New mechanisms for closing the door appeared in Europe only in the 17th century. In those days, they began to install bells that rang if someone moved the bolt, and letter and combination locks for the front door were also invented.
In the 17th century, new principles of locking mechanisms were developed in Europe. Early number and letter locks used a series of moving rings arranged in a circular pattern to provide exceptional security. They had from three to seven rings with symbols or letters, which, if properly lined up, they relieved constipation. The principle of operation of dial locks was similar. In order to open these two types of locks, it was necessary to type certain words or numbers that only the owner or the person in charge knew.
On the left you see "Eureka", a five-finger combination lock, protected from accidental typing.
This lock once locked one of the US Treasury safes. It was patented in 1862 by Dodds, McNeil and Urban of Canton, Ohio. The number of letters and numbers on the lock makes possible set 1,073,741,824 combinations; it would take 2042 years, 324 days and 1 hour to go through all of them without interruption.
Of course, with the development of metallurgy in Russia, craftsmen who produced locks appeared, and many products became unique in their kind and a collector's rarity. A good collection of locks and keys has been preserved and continues to grow with exhibits from the collector Dmitry Zhdanov.
In the city of Tarusa, Kaluga region, there is Art Gallery, which provided several rooms for the exhibition of locks and keys, where you can see these amazing products. 
One of the three castles of Khrisanf Pavlovich Siverskov in the museum's funds, made in the form of an airplane. 
Siverskov's castles are a more curious thing. 
Quite a chic castle of the Soviet era - Nikolai Strizhov.
He, by the way, has a key reminiscent of Balagurovsky - notches on both sides. 
Padlock in the shape of a bat with two pomegranates 
Continuing my "story" about locks and keys, I will move on to the pictures. For I consider it inappropriate to interrupt the aesthetics of pleasure of examining the magnificent craftsmanship embodied in metal with comments. 
Forged lock and metal etching. Nuremberg, 16th century 
Castle from Germany, early 17th century 
Lock with four turning screws, made by John Wilkson, late 17th century 
"Detector" lock that shows how many times the door has been opened. Little man holding a pointer against the dial. John Wilkes, circa 1680. 
Internal details of the body of the lock for the chest, probably made in France in the 17th century 
Masterpiece by Paolo Asquardo, forged, engraved. Produced in Turin, Italy, 1854
Since we are talking about locks, it would be a sin not to remember and not talk about unique keys. It will be interesting to look at these products, since they not only carried a unitary load, but also performed a rather interesting function - firearms. Key pistols were produced both with match ignition and with ignition systems of later samples: flint, capsule.
This item has two purposes: the key is for unlocking lever locks, the weapon is for self-defense.
The key is a matchlock pistol. The beard of the key is shaped, the shaft is hollow, acting as a bore.
But the simplest lock in the history of human civilization for locking the doors of a house has been preserved in Russian villages (and not only in Russian ones) to this day.
This is a simple stick that props up the door. An honest person passing by sees that the owner is not at home, and goes his own way. 
This fairytale castle is a historical possession of the Prussian kings and German emperors. It was built during the Middle Ages, in the 11th century, then was completely destroyed in 1423 and rebuilt in 1461. The castle is located on the top of the Hohenzollern mountain, about 50 kilometers south of Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg.
Castle Howard, England
Despite the fact that this building looks like a castle, Howard is actually just luxury home is the private residence of the Howard family, who have lived there for over 300 years. This house is located in North Yorkshire and is one of the largest residences in the UK. Its construction began at the end of the 17th century and lasted about 15 years. Castle surround fairy gardens, as well as endless spacious meadows.
Alcazar in Segovia, Spain
Segovia Castle, located in central Spain, was originally (in the 12th century) used as a fortress. Outwardly, the Alcazar resembles the bow of a ship - unique feature which distinguishes it from other castles. It served as the inspiration for many castles in Walt Disney films.
Himeji Castle, Japan
Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle, is a magnificent white complex of 83 wooden buildings. One of the castle's most extraordinary defenses is the spiral labyrinth with many dead ends leading to the main watchtower. The gates and courtyard of the castle are built in such a way that people entering there get lost. The castle was built in the 14th century and is located in the city of Kansai, Japan.
Prague Castle, Czech Republic
Prague Castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the world, and is also a symbol of the capital of the Czech Republic. The castle is 570 meters long and 130 meters wide. This building represents every architectural style last millennium, from Gothic and Romanesque to Baroque. The construction of the very first buildings of the complex dates back to the beginning of the 9th century.
Peles Castle, Romania
located in picturesque place on Carpathian mountains in Romania, Peles Castle is a truly fabulous building. Construction began in 1873. Workers from different countries. Queen Elizabeth of Romania said: “The Italians were masons, the Romanians built terraces, the gypsies worked as laborers. Albanians and Greeks laid stones, Germans and Hungarians were carpenters. The Turks burned bricks. Designed by Poles, stone carvers were Czechs. The French drew, and the British measured…” Presumably, workers speaking 14 languages took part in the construction.
Chambord Castle, France
It is known that Chambord was used only as a hunting lodge. The view of this castle is quite impressive. Interestingly, the location of this castle was chosen by King Francis I, as he wanted to be closer to his beloved lady, Claude Roen, whose palace was next door. The huge castle has 440 rooms, 365 fireplaces and 84 staircases. This is the most big castle in the Loire Valley in France.
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
The castle, whose reconstruction began in 1896, was designed by Christian Janck, commissioned by the Bavarian king Ludwig II, who was declared insane before the castle was completed. This explains a lot. The architecture, location and size of Neuschwanstein are impressive. Situated on a jagged hill in the southwest of Bavaria, today the castle is one of the most visited places by tourists.
Corfe Castle, England
Despite the fact that the ruins are all that remains of Corfe Castle, its fortifications still make a deep impression. The castle, located in the county of Dorset on the Isle of Purbeck, was built in the 9th century. However, there is a possibility that Korfe could have been built much earlier, and could also serve as a defensive structure in the fight against the Romans. The part of the building that can be seen today was reconstructed in the 11th century. Two centuries later, the fortress began to be used as a repository of royal jewels, as well as a prison.
Matsumoto Castle. Japan
The wonderful Matsumoto Castle is located in the city of Matsumoto near Tokyo. The castle was built in 1504 and is the National Treasure of Japan. The castle was inhabited until the middle of the 19th century. In 1868, during the reign of Emperor Meiji, the building was restored. However, due to the failure of the new government of Japan, it was decided to demolish the castle and sell the wood and iron from which it was built. In those days, this fate befell many castles. Matsumoto rescued locals by buying it out.
Eltz Castle, Germany
Eltz is another of Germany's outstanding castles. This stunning medieval building in southwestern Germany is still owned by the same family, who have been living here for over 800 years. Currently, the castle is owned by Count Karl von Eltz, a representative of the 33rd generation of the family.
Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
Built in the 13th century during the Viking Age, today Eilean Donan Castle is one of Scotland's most famous landmarks. The castle was probably named after Bishop Donan, who came to Scotland in the 6th century. The castle is located on an island surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands. The fortress was rebuilt at least 4 times. For about 200 years, the castle lay in ruins (from the 18th to the 20th century). In 1932 it was restored and since then it has been open to visitors from all over the world.
The words "castle" and "castle" in Russian are really related - the castle "locks", blocks the way for enemies. In the Middle Ages, these powerful buildings played an important role in wars.
The first such structures were built in Western Europe in the IX-XX centuries. It was, as a rule, a wooden palisade (palisade), enclosing the yard and standing on a bulk hill, a donjon tower. Outside, a ditch was often dug, over which a bridge was thrown. Not a single building could do without loopholes through which it was possible to shoot back from uninvited guests or pour boiling tar on them, according to medieval custom. Later, the design became more complicated, castles began to be built of stone, but the essence remained the same. Approximately such an evolution - from the wooden palisade of William the Conqueror to the current chic and huge palace - over the 1000 years of its existence, the famous Windsor Castle, the residence of the British royal family, has passed.
Chenonceau castle, France
Interestingly, since most warriors were right-handed, spiral staircases the towers were built clockwise, this gave one more advantage over the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. True, sometimes the owner of the castle was also left-handed - then the stairs had to be built counterclockwise, which created some inconvenience for other right-handed warriors. The fortresses of Fernihurst in Scotland and the Wallenstein family in Germany are such examples.
The castles of Japan also had their own military tricks: for example, they learned about scouts with the help of nightingale (singing) floors. When someone stepped on the floorboards, they made a sound like birdsong. The most famous such castle - Ninomaru - is located in Kyoto.
Today, castles are an integral part of travel itineraries. Many fortresses house hotels or museums. Once castles were just defensive structures, but today they inspire many writers, poets and just tourists with their romantic halo. Unapproachable and mysterious, hiding dark secrets and ghosts behind high walls, stories great love and knightly prowess - the most beautiful castles of the world in our photo collection.
It has a "popular" name - " lady's castle". One of the most beloved, famous and visited castles in France. Privately owned but open to the public
Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy
Cochem Castle, Germany
It was first documented in 1051.
Dunnottar Castle - medieval castle on east coast Scotland
Edinburgh castle - ancient fortress on castle rock in the center of the Scottish capital - Edinburgh
Hearst Castle ("Hearst Castle"), California, USA
National historical monument on Pacific coast California. The house has 56 bedrooms, 61 restrooms, 19 living rooms, on the estate there are several swimming pools and tennis courts, a cinema, an airfield and the world's largest private zoo (currently without animals)
Herstmonceau Castle, built in the 15th century, is located 10 km northeast of Eastbourne. This is the oldest in England large building brick
Hohenwerfen Castle is located in Austria, on a peak 155 m above the Salzach river valley, 40 km from Salzburg
Hohenzollern Castle - an ancient castle-fortress in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
First time medieval castle fortress mentioned in 1267, but it is assumed that it was built earlier, in the XI century
The castle is located at an altitude of 855 m above sea level on a separate standing grief named Hohenzollern. Among local population this mountain is better known as Zollenberg, or simply Zoller
Today the castle is a popular tourist attraction.
The Rock of Cashel, also known as St. Patrick's Rock, is located in the town of Cashel in the county of South Tipperary in Ireland. Was the seat of the kings of Ireland for several hundred years before the Norman invasion
Lichtenstein Castle is a 19th-century "fairytale castle" in the town of Honau, in the municipality of Lichtenstein in Baden-Württemberg
Located at an altitude of 817 m. Today the castle is open to visitors. It houses a large collection of historical weapons and armor.
Matsumoto Castle is an ancient Japanese castle in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture.
Monastery of Pantanassa, Mystras, Greece
Pena Palace is a palace in Portugal, located on high rock over Sintra and has a fantastic pseudo-medieval style
The whole composition of the mountain, the castle and the adjacent park with an area of 270 hectares is one of the earliest examples of romantic landscape 19th architecture century. The castle and park were founded in 1840 as a summer royal residence on the site of a small abandoned monastery
Quinta da Regaleira, Portugal
Palace and park complex, on the territory of which there is a romantic neo-Gothic palace, a chapel and a park with lakes, grottoes, fountains and various architectural vagaries
It is named after the Baroness Regaleira, who acquired the estate in 1840, also known as the palace of the millionaire Monteiro
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, India
Mont Saint Michel, France
This is a small rocky island, turned into an island-fortress, on the northwest coast of France.
Neuschwanstein Castle, literally "New Swan Stone (cliff)" - romantic castle Bavarian king Ludwig II near the town of Füssen and Hohenschwangau Castle in southwestern Bavaria, not far from the Austrian border. One of the most popular tourist destinations in southern Germany
Pyotr Tchaikovsky was fascinated by the view of Neuschwanstein - and it was here, as historians believe, that the idea for the ballet was born " Swan Lake»
Sité, or the fortress of Carcassonne, is a medieval architectural ensemble located in French city Carcassonne in the department of Aude
The fortress stands on the right bank of the Ode River, southeast of modern city
Bird home, Crimea
Moritzburg Castle, Germany
The Alhambra (“red castle”) is an architectural and park ensemble located on a hilly terrace in the eastern part of the city of Granada in Southern Spain
Trakai Island Castle is the largest of the ancient castles preserved in Lithuania
Vischering Castle, Lüdinghausen, Germany
Furnihurst fortress in Scotland
Ninomaru Castle, Japan
Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
As soon as a man invented the door, he immediately needed a reliable lock for it in order to protect his home from unwanted intrusions. Since then, a lot of time has passed and castles have become not only an integral part of our lives, but also turned into a real work of art.
Coded, multi-level, digital and even electronic - locks are the most different types, shapes and sizes. And some of them look like castles. Let's take a look at the most unusual instances of these doorkeepers.
A lock that recognizes the owner by the veins on the fingers
It would seem that fingerprints as a strong password have long been used in a variety of industries: from cars to smartphones. Of course, there are also locks that “read” fingerprints.
But the Japanese company Hitachi went further: in order to open the lock of their production, the owner of the apartment will have to “drive” into the device’s memory finger vein pattern. Interestingly, in terms of the level of protection, veins are not more reliable than prints, but they sound much cooler, don't they?
Coded lock
A special sensor is responsible for the operation of the lock, which detects a knock on the door, and a microcircuit that can be programmed for one or another conditional signal. Remembers the device up to 20 knocks.
According to Steve, his development is nothing more than a toy that is unlikely to go into series. On his website he invites anyone who wants to assemble a similar castle. But we warn you: this way of keeping the door closed cannot be called reliable. After all, an attacker can just eavesdrop on a knock! If you need reliable protection, it is best to replace the locks
Which are offered on the website of the company "Locks Service". There you can get acquainted with the prices and get all the information you need.
Castle with 3D-scanner
The next castle exists, unfortunately, only in the mind. designer who drew it. However, there is nothing super complicated in this concept and it is quite possible to hope that such an unusual castle will become a reality very soon.
The lock itself consists of two parts: the first, in the form of a special 3D scanner, is built into the handle and, in fact, locks the door. The second part is a key in the form of an ordinary finger ring.
A special crystal, machined in any shape, is mounted in the ring. To open the door, you need to bring your finger with the ring to the scanner pen, which "reads" the location of the faces of your crystal. If the edges match, then the door opens.
Such a castle has one huge plus: it is almost impossible to recreate or copy the crystal, even if the ring itself falls into the hands of a potential robber for a long time. But there is also a minus here: if you accidentally drop the ring and at least scratch the crystal, you will never get home.
Comic castle in the form of a labyrinth chain
It is useless to pull the chain and try to break the hated lock: the whole structure is made of titanium and can withstand decent loads: it is still a lock, and it is supposed to be reliable.
pet lock
If you have a cat or dog that you let go independent walk, then you probably thought about making a separate door for your pet, where he could penetrate without your help. Or maybe you already have one.
In any case, you would not want strangers to use this door: who would like to find a couple of unfamiliar dogs or cats in the hallway when they come home!
Especially for you, Flo Control has developed a smart mini-door with a smart lock for it using face recognition technology, or rather muzzles. The essence of the device is simple: you let the device take a few photos of your pet, “remember” what it looks like, and then lock the door.
The next time a cat or dog tries to get into the house, the sensor will take another picture of the animal, compare the fresh picture with the ones in memory, and let the pet into the house.
It is noteworthy that such a lock protects your apartment not only from other animals, but also from any debris that your pet can take with them. For example, the castle will not let a cat with a mouse in its mouth.
Signal lock in the bathroom
This device will be extremely useful for the elderly or children. And in general, for those who are afraid, for example, to inadvertently slip in the bathroom and lie there without the opportunity to call for help.
The main feature of this castle is its signaling function consisting of two parts. In the first part, you program the phone number into the lock's memory, which, if something happens, will receive an emergency call. In the second part - each time you set the approximate time of your stay in the bathroom.
If you like to travel, most likely when you visit a country or city, you will want to see the castles located there. However, you will probably have to pay too much for a tour with a guide who will tell you all about historic building. Of course, the castle will also have a gift shop where you can buy gifts for your loved ones. Thus, it is very likely that when visiting the castle you will spend much more money than you wanted, but in return you will get memories that you will not soon forget.
While you're planning your next vacation (or dreaming about having the time or money to travel to another country), let's take a look at these 12 breathtaking castles. architecture is calling card region, and each of the palaces is famous for its rich history and traditions. You will most likely be drawn to travel after seeing at least some of them, so be sure to warn your friends and family that you are seriously considering taking another trip soon. Enjoy watching!
12. Marienburg Castle
Marienburg Castle has been declared a monument world heritage in December 1997. The name of this Prussian castle means "Mary's castle". It was built by the Teutonic Knights. Over time, Marienburg Castle has undergone a number of expansions and is now one of the largest castles in the world in terms of area. Marienburg is also the largest brick castle in the world. Its construction was completed in 1406 as a traditional medieval fortress. It is now one of two World Heritage Sites related to the Teutonic Order.
11. Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel is located in close proximity to the coast of Normandy for a very small island. The ebb and flow of the tide draws particular interest to this castle. At high tide, the only way to get to Mont Saint-Michel is to cross the causeway connecting the castle to the mainland, or by swimming. At low tide, tourists can reach the castle on foot. sandbar but it can be very dangerous. The castle is also impressive in that its structural fortifications have remained intact since the 8th century. In addition, the architecture of the castle is an example of the feudal system of that time.
10. Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle was built about 1000 years ago when William the Conqueror invaded England. It is the largest residential castle on the European mainland. The original purpose of building Windsor Castle was to protect against Norman rule on the outskirts of London and to watch over part of the River Thames. Over time, the walls of Windsor Castle were replaced with stone fortifications, allowing the castle to survive a long siege during the First Baron's War. In addition, King Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth I used Windsor Castle as a royal courthouse.
9. Castell del Monte
Andria, italian castle Castel de Monte (meaning "Castle of the Mountain" in Italian) was built in the 13th century by order of the Roman Emperor Frederick II. The castle was looted several times, so by the time it was rebuilt by the Italian government in the early 1900s, there was almost no treasure left. Castell de Monte does not have a drawbridge, which suggests that it was never designed for defensive purposes. Archaeological developments, however, show that the original Castell de Monte had a curtain wall. The Encyclopedia Italiana describes Castell de Monte as "the most stunning castle built by Frederick II" and is now a World Heritage Site.
8. Palacio de Pena
Palacio de Pena Castle, also known as National Palace Pena is at the top of the hill where it towers over the city of Sintra. When the weather is clear, the palace can be seen even from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. The Pena National Palace is regarded as one of the leading architectural expressions of 19th century Romanticism in the world. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. The palace is also used by the President of the Portuguese Republic for special government events.
7. Predjama Castle
The name Predjama Castle means "castle in front of the cave." That alone makes it fascinating place for visiting. The castle has been featured in movies more than once, including the Armor of God movie and the Jackie Chan movie. Predjama Castle is best known as the residence of Baron Erasmus Yamsky, who was a robber and owned it in the 15th century. The castle was besieged and captured by the Oberburg family, and subsequently belonged to several other owners after the capture of the Oberburgs. In 1570 Predjama Castle was rebuilt in the Renaissance style, and in this form we can admire it today.
6. Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle is one of the most popular historical castles in Japan; it is also one of oldest buildings in the country. It was built on the plains, unlike most Asian palaces, which are located in the mountains. Matsumoto Castle is also known as "Crow Castle" because of its black façade. It was built 280 years before the abolition of feudalism, during which time 23 lords of the Matsumoto clan, who represented the six most powerful families in Japan, lived in it.
5. Aleppo Citadel
Aleppo Citadel is one of the largest and the oldest castles in the world. This architectural monument occupies special place in history, since it is believed that the biblical prophet Abraham milked sheep on the hill where the castle is located. The Citadel of Aleppo is located in the northern part of Syria, and its territory was used by a number of civilizations, including the Greeks, Mamluks and Byzantines. At one time the Ayyubids also inhabited the castle, and it is believed that most of The structure of the building has been preserved from the Ayyubid era.
4. Potala Palace
The Potala Palace is located high in the Himalayas in Lhasa, Tibet. It served as the main residence for the Dalai Lama until the 14th century. During the Tibetan uprising against the Chinese in 1959, when Chinese army shells were fired at the palace windows, the Potala Palace received only minor structural damage, which is evidence amazing architecture. The Potala Palace is the White and Red Castles. The White Castle served as the living quarters of the Dalai Lama, while the Red Castle was dedicated to Buddhist teachings and prayers. The castle is now a museum and is listed as a World Heritage Site.
3. Hunyadi Castle
Hunyadi Castle is located in the depths of Transylvania and is considered the place where the dethroned Vlad the Impaler was kept for seven years. Vlad the Impaler was the inspiration for the fictional character Dracula, which is why Transylvania is often associated with Halloween. The castle is also known as the "Castle of the Corvins". It is built in gothic style renaissance and framed by high defensive towers, along with a drawbridge and courtyard. The castle underwent reconstruction in the 17th century for aesthetic and military purposes.
2. Prague Castle
Prague Castle is castle complex located in Czech Republic, and is the largest ancient castle in the world. Once there were Czech kings and Roman emperors, and now there is the residence of the president. The first wall of the Prague Castle building was built in 870 and is called the Church of the Virgin Mary. The first monastery of Bohemia is also founded in Prague Castle. In 1541, as a result of a fire, most of the castle was destroyed, and, in accordance with the rule of the Habsburgs, new buildings were built in the Renaissance style.
1. Buckingham Palace
Of course, no list of impressive castles would be complete without mentioning Buckingham Palace in Westminster. This is the home of the British Royal Family. The palace is the center of attention of the British both in times of crisis and during celebrations in the country. The palace was originally called Buckingham House, and was built in the city for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. King George III purchased it in 1761. Since the 19th century, the design of the palace has hardly changed, which makes it attractive for tourists in London. Every year within Summer Opening Buckingham Palace, many of the state rooms are open to the public in August and September.
