This is the 918th most frequent Russian word.
напоминает
"Напоминает" means "reminds" in English.
In this sentence, "напоминает" is used to indicate that the building's appearance brings to memory an ancient castle.
Это здание напоминает мне старинный замок.
This building reminds me of an ancient castle.
Here, "напоминает" is used in the context of ensuring someone recalls information, serving as a verbal or situational trigger to remember.
Учитель напоминает студентам о предстоящем экзамене.
The teacher is reminding the students about the upcoming exam.
In this instance, "напоминает" is employed to draw a comparison due to similarities between her piano playing and that of a maestro.