Fortress

The castle as a structure originates from a thousand years ago around the same time people need to defend themselves against enemies. All over Europe and the Mediterranean area are there beautiful and majestic castles, many whose foundations can be traced back to the Romans or before. Also, the Crusaders have left many beautiful and amazing castles. A castle has, over time, become a symbol of the unchangeable, the safe, the everlasting. This special bead has modelled after the Crusader castle at the heart of the Old Town of Rhodes.