Why are there so many towns in Europe called Newcastle? From Neuchâtel in Switzerland to Castel Nuovo in Naples, Niokastro in Greece, Castelo Novo in Portugal, and of course Newcastle upon Tyne in England, at least 17 European countries have their own version of this name. In this video, we explore the fascinating history and etymology of these “new castles,” tracing how medieval fortifications gave rise to place names across the continent. From Norman keeps to Ottoman bastions and Renaissance star forts, discover how one simple title spread all over Europe.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Wy so many Newcastles?
01:19 Overview of all of them
01:33 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
03:18 Caisleán Nua, Ireland
04:06 Neokastro, Greece
06:50 Castellnewydd, Wales
07:34 Kaštel Novi, Croatia
08:23 Herceg Novi, Montenegro
08:59 Nové Zámky, Slovakia
09:55 Neuenburg am Rhein, Germany
10:47 Neuburg am Inn, Bavaria/Austria
11:16 Castelo Novo, Portugal
12:17 Castillonuevo, Spain
12:52 Neufchâtel-en-Bray, France
13:35 Neufchâtel Cheese
14:22 Nowe, Poland
15:10 Castel Nuovo, Italy
16:21 Endless “New Castles”
16:35 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
17:42 Summary & Patreon Credits
18:20 Other shared place names in Europe
18:43 Cool castles montage

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