Castle Rushen

Castle Rushen
Castle Rushen as seen from Castletown's market square.
General information
Town or cityCastletown
CountryIsle of Man
Completed16th century
Design and construction
Architect(s)Several

Castle Rushen (Manx: Cashtal Rosien) is a medieval castle located in the Isle of Man's historic capital, Castletown, in the south of the Island. It towers over the Market Square to the south-east and the harbour to the north-east. The castle is amongst the best examples of medieval castles in Europe and is still in use as a museum and educational centre.

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