1. Europe is home to some of the most exquisite castles located around the most
virgin locales across its landscape.
Here is a look at some those you must visit when in Europe.

2. Travel the history of Castles around the world with -
If I can generate enough income, I'd like to get a castle, a historic castle that I can restore.
-Henry Thomas

3. Hohenzollern Castle, Germany. This fairytale castle
is the historical
seat of the
Prussian Kings and
German Emperors.
The view from the
castle that stands
on top of Mount
Hohenzollern
(855m)
is as stunning as
the complex itself.

4. Prague Castle, The Czech Republic.
Prague Castle, an iconic site of the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of the largest and oldest castles
in the world. It is about 570 meter long and 130 meter wide, and its design represents literally every
architectural style of the last millennium, from Gothic to Romanesque and Baroque features.

5. A painting of a castle by Scottish artist Nasmyth

6. Himeji Castle, Japan.
Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle due to its amazing
white exterior, is a stunning complex comprised of 83 wooden
buildings. It was originally built in the 14th century and is located in
the Kansai region of Japan.

7. Chambord Castle, France.
The location of the castle was chosen by King François I as he desired to be near his mistress,
Claude Rohan, whose palace was located adjacently.
The massive castle has 440 rooms, 365 fireplaces, and 84 staircases, and it is the largest
chateaux in the Loire Valley in France.

8. A painting of the
‘French Revolution’,
France, Vizille.

9. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany.
The castle was designed by Christian Jank, a theatrical set designer rather than an
architect, for Ludwig II of Bavaria who was declared insane before the castle's
completion. Situated on a rugged hill, in southwest Bavaria, today the castle is one of
the country's most popular
tourist attractions.

10. Conwy Castle, Wales.
Conwy is one of the most prominent fortresses built by Edward I in the 13th century. It is one of
the key castles of the king's "iron ring" of fortresses constructed in Wales. It is estimated that
Edward spent £15,000 (£162 million in 2009) on the construction, which makes it the most costly
castle in the Welsh history.

11. Guaita Fortress,
San Marino, Italy.
Guaita fortress, located on
Guaita peak and
overlooking the city of San
Marino, is an iconic image
of this micro country
embraced by Italy.
The fortress was
constructed in the 11th
century and served as a
prison for some time.
Guaita is one of the Three
Towers of San Marino,
located on the three peaks
of Monte Titano. The
towers are depicted on the
San Marino's national flag
and its coat of arms.

12. Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland.
Built in the 13th century to hold back the Vikings, today Eilean Donan Castle is one of the
most famous sites in Scotland. Most probably it was named after Bishop Donan who came to
Scotland in the 6th century. It is situated on an island, surrounded by the amazing
scenery of the Scottish highlands.

13. If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost;
that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.
-Henry David Thoreau

14. Alnwick Castle,
England.
Alnwick Castle is
the second largest
inhabited castle in
England after
Windsor Castle,
and has been
home of the Earls
and Dukes of
Northumberland
since 1309.
It has featured in
many film and
television
productions over
the years.

15. The Roaring Meg cannon, or mortar, at Goodrich Castle.

16. Windsor Castle, United Kingdom.
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire,
notable for its long association with the British royal family and for its architecture. The original castle
was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror.

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