Regardless, moats are an impressive sight to behold, and any building that calls for such design is likely quite important and/or expensive. While many of the moats are found in Europe, we also check out Asia and even touch down in Miami for a contemporary spin on this largely medieval phenomenon. Enjoy!
Bodiam Castle – East Sussex England
Matsumoto Castle, Japan
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia
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Burg Gudneau, Germany
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Caerphilly Castle, United Kingdom
Forbidden City – Beijing, China
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Beloeil Castle, Belgium
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Egeskov Castle, Denmark
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Vadstena Castle, Sweden
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Bodiam Castle – East Sussex, England
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Château de Chambord, France
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Château de Chenonceau, France
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Muiderslot Castle, Netherlands
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Oerebro Castle, Sweden
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Leeds Castle, England
Bodelschwingh Castle – Dortmund, Germany
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Frederiksborg Palace, Denmark
Fagaras Castle, Romania
Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban (National Assembly Building), Bangladesh
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Home of Charles Sieger – Miami, Florida
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