Kijmafors castle
| Kijmafors castle | |
|---|---|
Տելես Կիյմաֆորսիգ (Fyngarian)) | |
.jpg) Castle courtyard | |
| Alternative names | White Castle, Dragon's Castle |
| General information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Town or city | Kijmafors |
| Country |  Fyngaria |
| Construction started | 10th century |
| Renovated | 1478, 1650, 1825, 1933, 1995, 2015 |
| Owner | Kijmafors City Administration |
Kijmafors castle (Fyngarian: Տելես Կիյմաֆորսիգ, romantisation: Teles Kijmaforsig) is a castle complex located on top of the Dragon's Hill overlooking Kijmafors, the capital city of Fyngaria. Constructed in 10th century with formation of the first Kingdom of Fyngaria, it served primarily as defensive fort and seat of the Fyngarian monarchs. After being destroyed during the occupation of Fyngaria by Nassau Union it was rebuilt at the end of the 10 Year War, which brought back the royal seat and capital back to Kijmafors in late 15th century. Last major renovations were after the great fire in 1650, after which all of the structures were rebuilt and they stand to this day, with other smaller renovations throughout the years.
Nowadays, the Kijmafors castle is a principal symbol of the city, cultural and historical monument of high importance and a major tourist attraction, serving as a spot for various cultural and social events such as concerts, exhibitions, holiday celebrations and it is a famous meeting spot for the locals.