National Geographic Castles 2017 takes you to a time and place that glorified pomp and majesty. Some of the spectacular castles featured have been restored to a state of grandeur; others stand as tributes to a romantic period in history. Each castle rules over a magnificent setting. Castles featured in the 2017 edition are: Chateau de Chenonceau, France; Bojnice Castle, Slovakia; Castle Howard, England; Moyland Castle, Germany; Blarney Castle, Ireland; Chateau de Castelnaud, France; Almodovar Castle, Spain; Lichtenstein Castle, Germany; Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany; Moritzburg Castle, Germany; Bamburgh, England; Alcazar, Spain. Each outstanding image is accompanied by insightful National Geographic information and a large grid with moon phases and international holidays. Proceeds from the sale of this calendar support vital exploration, conservation, research and education programs. The calendar includes a 3-year at-a-glance page and is earth friendly, printed with soya-based inks on FSC certified paper.