20 Castle Coloring Pages - Free!
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Don't you think the castle we painted turned out really pretty? We made it so other artists can be inspired by this work and make their own. You have a bunch of castle coloring pages available! Pick the one you like best and have fun coloring.
After all, among the many buildings we know, one of the most iconic is the castle. Do you know why? Because they are huge, they have lots of rooms, and they are usually inhabited by princes, princesses, kings, and queens. Although their upkeep is surely very expensive.
In this place you will find a bunch of castle coloring pages to print, in all the shapes you prefer, because if you are a kid and you want children's castle drawings to color and print, then you are in the right place. Although age does not matter, because we all love castle pictures to print and color. They are so beautiful!
In the Coloring Together castle we not only have a bunch of castle pictures to color, but we also have many more themes. Do you know why? Because we believe that by painting these coloring pages you will manage to learn new things with the fun facts we bring for you.
Would you like to share your drawings with others? If you send us a photo of your finished drawings then we can put them up in the gallery. And everyone will see them!
Grab your best crayons, markers, or colored pencils, pick the castle you like best, and get ready to color the most beautiful and amazing building you will ever see. A castle full of magic and fun! Color with us, and have fun learning.
Castles coloring pages
Why color pictures of castles?
Castles are not simple buildings like the ones we see in animated movies. They are much more complex than they seem. Do you know why? Because beyond being meant for the nobility, they were built as a military fortification. That is to say, they were built in strategic locations to withstand possible enemy attacks.
Generally, castles were also a residence for the nobility. In itself, the main function of castles is to withstand sieges. Did you know that? Not everything is like fairy tales, so a little new knowledge does not hurt. What do you say? Would you like to learn other things about castles?
If you dare to paint this theme you will find fun facts about castles that will leave you amazed. Don't miss your chance!
So if you are ready, then grab all your materials, because these castle pictures to color are longing for a hero to come and give them color. Maybe you will find a trapped princess or prince! Let's get to work.
Learn while coloring Castles
- In medieval times each feudal lord had his own castle, where his army could train and rest. Having a castle was a symbol of power!
- In medieval times fortified cities were often built to protect the population, and within these cities there were castles known by the name of “citadels”.
- Do you know what the most important thing about a castle was? No, it was not its design, but the place where it would be built, because depending on its location it would be more or less difficult to conquer in a war.
- The most defended part of a castle was the gate. This is because the gates were very big so that soldiers, horses, carts, and more could pass through, but the bigger they were the harder they were to defend during attacks.
- Castle windows were usually small, because this way attacks could be repelled. If it was an opening large enough to let a person in, it was a security flaw.
- Medieval castles usually had secret entrance doors, but they were very small and easily defensible in case the enemy discovered them.
- Do you know what the most efficient way to invade a castle was? Even though people tend to think it was breaking down the gate, it was actually better to besiege it and cut off the water and food supplies.
- Contrary to what people usually think, you did not need that many soldiers to defend a castle. A handful of men was more than enough, since a castle was designed to repel attacks.
- Medieval castles were usually built on hills, so that the guards could see the enemy approaching from far away.
- A security strategy adopted for castles was to build ditches around them, so that it would be harder for enemies to get in.
- The Chateau de Chambord in France was commissioned by King Francis I, with the aim of serving as a space for hunting and royal events.
- In Mexico City you will find Chapultepec Castle, and it is the only real castle on the American continent. Its construction dates back to the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
- Bran Castle in Transylvania is one of the most famous in existence, due to the popular belief that Dracula lived in that castle.
- Believe it or not, the bathrooms of medieval castles smelled absolutely horrible! Do you know why? Because the waste fell through a duct called a latrine and piled up in a pit or moat beneath the castle. Terrible!
- Did you know that Cinderella's Castle is real? It is located in Florida, United States, and it was built in 1971. A whole fairy-tale castle!
- One of Disney's most famous castles is Sleeping Beauty Castle, and it is in the California park. It is the castle used as Disney's official logo!
- Sleeping Beauty Castle exists in real life, and it is about 23 meters tall. Its design is inspired by a technique called “forced perspective” to make it look taller.
- The Beast's Castle is a great Disney construction, and it is in Orlando. It was inspired by the Chateau de Chambord and the Palace of Versailles, in France!
- All the castles built by Disney have a north-south orientation, so that anyone who wants to take a photo has good lighting. How considerate!
- Prince Eric's Castle from The Little Mermaid exists, and unlike the other Disney castles, this one is inspired by Mediterranean constructions and Spanish styles.
