Apr 20, 2023

Most beautiful castles around the world!

Panchali Dey

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

This castle serves as an iconic landmark, and an architectural masterpiece in Scotland. Built around the 11th century on the foundations of Castle Rock, it’s a sight to behold.

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Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva on a rock, it’s one of the most visited and most famous castles in Switzerland. This thousand-year-old structure also hosts events occasionally.

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Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

It’s one of the most famous castles, as well as one of the world’s most famous tourist attractions in Europe. As per the reports, it welcomes approximately 1.5 million visitors annually.

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Himeji Castle, Japan

Located in the city of Himeji, this spectacular hilltop Castle was built at the beginning of the 14th century, and was first registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.

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National Palace of Pena, Portugal

Set near the shores of the Portuguese Riviera, this gorgeous 19th-century castle is among the top attractions in Portugal, and is even considered one of the seven wonders of Portugal.

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Malbork Castle, Poland

This beautiful Castle is a popular tourist destination in Poland, and is a UNESCO heritage site and also the world’s largest castle measured by land. It was destroyed during World War II, by more than 50%.

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Windsor Castle, England

It’s a nearly 1,000-year-old British royal residence in Windsor, and is also one of the oldest and largest castles in Europe.

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Bran Castle, Romania

This majestic 13th-century fortress looms over a steep cliff, and its dramatic architecture earned its nickname – Dracula’s Castle. It’s obviously the most iconic castle of Romania.

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Alhambra, Spain

It’s a beautiful hilltop fortress, which gracefully showcases Islamic architecture and art brought to Spain by the Moors during the Middle Ages. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sums up Spain’s diverse cultural heritage.

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