SAN JOSE, Calif. — If you can’t decide between getting your Old World castle fix in Scotland, France, Germany or Spain, why not try something much closer to home?
Yes, the Bay Area has castles, magnificent chateaus and other unique structures built to evoke the romance and mystery of a medieval royal abode. And one was erected to serve the classic function of a castle, providing shelter and defense against enemy attack.
Here are five of the Bay Area’s most iconic castles to explore on the printed page or in real life.
