Castles of Narnia and Surrounding Countries

Several are the castles of Narnia and its dominions. The oldest castle is Cair Paravel of the Four Thrones in which my noble ancestor Tumnus served Peter the High King. It was established in the very beginning by Aslan himself for King Frank and Queen Helen. Others were constructed later, some for noble purposes such as Anvard, and others for evil, such as the White Witch's castle. As it is, I will tell you all I know of these places...

Cair Paravel - the great castle on the Eastern coast of Narnia. Cair Paravel of the Four Thrones is where the Pevensie children were coronated and ruled. The castle fell into ruin before the time of Miraz and was cut off from the mainland of Narnia by a wide channel. Cair Paravel was later restored by Caspian X and has been the dwelling places of all kings of Narnia since that time.

Anvard - the castle of the King of Archenland where Shasta fought in battle against Rabadash and became reunited with his father and twin brother. Anvard was first established in Narnia's second century when the younger son of King Frank, Prince Col, crossed the mountains into Archenland and set up his kingdom there.

Miraz's Castle - the castle of Miraz the Usurper, located just east of Beaver's Dam. It is where King Caspian's descendants lived and where the young King Himself learned from Dr. Cornelius about the True Narnia.

The White Witch's Castle - tall pinnacled castle located north-northeast of Beaver's Dam. It was the home of Jadis during the dark time in Narnia.

The Palace of Charn - the dwelling of Jadis, where she slept until awakened by Digory Kirke. Charn was a parallel world which ended after Jadis left to the Wood Between the Worlds with Digory and Polly.

Tashbaan - islandic central city of Calormen. The palace at Tashbaan rests at the highest point on the island and is the dwelling place of the Tisroc, the ruler of Calormen.

The Dark Castle - the dwelling place of the Queen of Underland. The Dark Castle was where Rilian, while under enchantment, was kept prisoner. The Castle was located in the Deep Realm, deep in the Earth and was accessible either by entering the caves beneath the Giant City Ruinous or from Narnia through an opening created when Rilian escaped with Jill, Eustace, and Puddleglum. The castle flooded after the death of its ruler, the Queen of Underland (and a witch), and now presumably sits at the bottom of a great underground sea.

Harfang - the castle of the Gentle Giants, visited by Jill, Eustace, and Puddleglum. It is north of Narnia beyond Ettinsmoor.

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