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24 de nov. de 2020 · 20 of the World’s Most Beautiful Castles. Discover the most impeccably preserved and incredibly ornate castles around the world, from Germany's picturesque Neuschwanstein Castle to France's towering Mont Saint-Michel.
23 de feb. de 2021 · Marksburg Castle, located in Braubach, Germany, is the most well preserved medieval castle in Germany. It stands on a hill next to the Rhine river, which flows through northwest Germany. This castle is one of the dozens that are built strategically on this river.
12 Best-Preserved British Castles, and the Fascinating Stories Behind Them - History Collection. Tim Flight - May 19, 2018. Who doesn’t love a good castle? Behemoths of the architectural world, undertaken on a scale unseen in modern times, nothing is quite so evocative of the medieval past.
- Eltz Castle, Germany
- Eilean Donan, Scotland
- Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
- Bran Castle, Romania
- Kilkenny Castle, Ireland
- Mont-Saint-Michel, France
- Windsor Castle, England
- Castel Del Monte, Italy
- Alhambra, Spain
- Vianden Castle, Luxembourg
Eltz Castle has steadily become one of the most-photographed castles on Instagram with many landscape photographers choosing to capture it during the eerie hours of the day. The castle sits on top of a hill surrounded by a thick forest, adding to the mysterious feel. Located in Rheinland-Palatine, known as the Moselle wine region famous for Rieslin...
Eilean Donan is perhaps one of the most well-known medieval castles, easily recognized by almost anyone. Partly, thanks to being featured in the 1986 film Highlander, but also as one of the must-see places in the Western Highlands of Scotland. This highland gem is located on an island between three sea lochs – Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh. H...
Another Scottish beauty is the Edinburgh Castle. Sitting on top of Castle Rock, it overlooks the capital of Scotland. Unsurprising, considering the majority of medieval castles had strategic locations; the key was being able to see the enemy and remain difficult to reach. A dramatic history didn’t spare Edinburgh Castle due to the tensions between ...
When talking about medieval castles, mentioning Romania is a must. Most people will immediately think of Dracula and Transylvania. Many consider Bran Castle in Central Romania directly linked to Bram Stoker’s character, however, no direct links to that exist. Bran Castle sits atop on a former Teutonic Knights stronghold dating back to the early 13t...
Kilkenny Castle in Ireland is a signature Anglo-Norman stone castle which actually started out as a wooden fort in the second half of the 12th century. Over the centuries the castle has gone through several changes and to this day bears elements of various architectural styles, mainly Gothic Revival. Its location historically was a strategic point ...
Few places in the world are as magical as the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay in France. The awe-inspiring island located where Normandy and Brittany meet is otherworldly and unique. Even though not technically a castle, it would be difficult for anyone to deny its magnificence. What sits on top of the island is a medieval monastery attracting pilgrims for c...
Possibly one of the most famous castles in Europe is Windsor Castle in England, which has been the home of British royalty for centuries. Ever since Henry I ruled over England in the 12th century, this Berkshire palace has been used by the reigning monarch and therefore has had the longest occupancy for a palace in Europe. The castle is surrounded ...
Not surprisingly, most people expect to see sharp towers rising above treetops when thinking of medieval castles. However, not all fit this description, and Castel del Monte in Southern Italy certainly stands out. The 13th-century citadel in Apulia region was built by Emperor Frederick II. The ascetic and fortress-like octagon facade features eleme...
The palace and fortress complex in Andalusia, Spain, known as Alhambra, was built in the 13th century by Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada. Built on top of former Roman fortification ruins, it became a royal palace in 1333, and a century later the site became the Royal Court of Ferdinand and Isabella. The legend has it, Ch...
In the small European country of Luxembourg, nestled between France, Germany, and Belgium, there is one of largest fortified castles west of the Rhine – Vianden Castle. Even though origins date back to the 10th century, the castle was steadily built over three centuries between the 11th and the 14th century. Vianden Castle is an example of the Roma...
17 de mar. de 2016 · Egeskov Castle, Denmark. Constructed in 1554, Egeskov Castle is known as the best-preserved moat castle in all of Europe. The Gothic-style castle complex comprises 280-year-old hedge...
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Himeji Castle – Himeji, Japan. Himeji Castle, also known as the White Heron Castle, is one of Japan’s most iconic and well-preserved medieval castles. It exemplifies the artistry and architecture of feudal Japan and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. “The significance of medieval castles cannot be overstated.
Join us on a journey through the Middle Ages and discover some of the most breathtaking medieval castles in Europe from 30 different countries.
