When most people imagine a fairy-tale castle, they are often imagining a version of Neuschwanstein. Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany The fortress is listed by Guinness World Records as one of the largest cave castles in the world. Though the building of the stronghold took place over the years, starting in 1202, much of the present-day castle was built during the 16th century.
This more than 800-year-old Renaissance fortress, located 9 km from Postojna, is situated in a 123-meter-high cave and is considered one of the most dramatic castles in the world. The castle was also memorialized in Lord Byron’s poem “The Prisoner of Chillon.” Literary enthusiasts will also want to pay close attention to the pillars in the dungeon - behind a Perspex screen you’ll find that Byron carved his name into the stone. The stronghold was inhabited by the Counts of Savoy for nearly four centuries and features medieval architecture. Chillon Castle, Veytaux, SwitzerlandĬhillon Castle is located on a rock on the banks of Lake Geneva near Montreux and is one of Switzerland’s most visited historical monuments. So whether you’re hoping to explore the halls that inspired a Shakespearean play, feel as though you’ve stepped into a Disney film or want to stand where Vikings once stood, we’ve rounded up some of the most beautiful castles in the world. Be it an imposing keep, striking interior decor or period architecture, what castles have to offer can make them a great addition to an itinerary, both for their rich history and photo-worthy design.
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