Top 10 most beautiful castles in the world

Castles in our minds are often associated with fairy tales, with the romantic love of princesses and princes. In the world, there are many ancient castles that are great works, "witnesses" of human history.

Below are the most famous ancient castles in the world.

1. Chillon Castle, Switzerland

Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) was built on an island in Lake Geneva, in the canton of Vaud in the 13th century. The castle has a domed shape, 110m high and 45m wide at its widest, standing firmly on the eastern end of the lake, on a narrow strip of shore between Montreux and Villeneuve, which is the control point before reaching the Alpine valley. Therefore, the surrounding landscape of the castle is beautiful and poetic, beautiful. This is the most completely preserved medieval castle in Europe, attracting the most tourists in Switzerland and Europe.

2. Versailles Castle, France

The Palace of Versailles is located in the wealthy suburbs of Paris, 20km southwest of the French capital and was the residence of the French kings Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI.

Since 1682, Versailles has been a symbol of the supreme power of the French feudal dynasties when King Louis XIII moved to Paris. Versailles not only has a lot of historical significance but it is also famous for its beauty, solemnity and grandeur in architecture with 700 rooms, 352 chimneys, 2,513 windows, 67 staircases, 483 mirrors and a total tiled roof area of ​​up to 13 hectares.

3. Peleș Castle, Romania

Peleș Castle is located in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, Romania on the medieval road connecting Transylvania and Wallachia. The castle was built by King Charles I in 1873, and inaugurated in 1833.

4. Osaka Castle, Japan

Toyotomi Hideyoshi - a famous warlord who ruled Japan in the 1590s built Osaka Castle in the late 16th century.

This is one of the famous castles in Japan. Osaka Castle has 8 floors with a height of about 40m, from the first floor to the seventh floor is where weapons, armor and folk items of the last century are displayed.

5. Bran Castle, Romania

Bran Castle was built in 1212 near Brasov, Romania, and is one of the most famous structures in Romania. The castle is associated with the famous legend of the vampire Dracula, so it is also known as "Dracula's Castle".

Today, the castle serves as a museum, displaying art and furniture from Queen Marie, its former owner.

6. Prague Castle, Czech Republic

Prague Castle was built in the 9th century and is the oldest castle in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. It is also one of the largest ancient castles in the world with an area of ​​nearly 70,000m2, a length of 570m, and an average width of about 130m.

The castle is a complex of buildings, towers, cathedrals, and palaces. Prague was a symbol of power for the kings of Bohemia, the ancient Holy Roman Emperors, and now the President of the Czech Republic. The Bohemian crown and sceptre are still kept in a secret room in this castle.

7. Conwy Castle, Wales

The medieval fortress was first built in 1283 by King Edward I, during his conquest of Wales. The fortress played an important role in many wars, being a temporary refuge for King Richard II in 1399.

UNESCO has recognized Conwy as a world heritage site for its intact military architecture from the late 13th and early 14th centuries in Europe. Today, Conwy Castle stands out in the center of the town of Aberconwy & Colwyn in Wales.

8. Hohensalzburg Castle, Austria

Hohensalzburg is located on a small hill in the city of Salzburg, Austria. It is one of the largest castles in medieval Europe, measuring 250m long and 150m wide.

In the late 19th century, this beautiful castle was renovated and became one of Austria's most popular tourist attractions. After nearly 1000 years of history, this castle is also one of the best preserved castles in Europe.

9. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle is built on a hill above the village of Hohenschawangau, in southwestern Bavaria, Germany.

King Ludwig II of Bavaria built this massive Romanesque structure in the 19th century. The castle has appeared in many world-famous films and was the inspiration for the castle in the animated film "Sleeping Beauty".

10. Mont Saint Michel Castle, France

Mont Saint Michel Castle is located on a small island in Saint Michel, northwest France. To reach the castle, visitors must go through a dirt road. This is a tourist attraction second only to the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles in France.

At the foot of Mont Saint Michel castle are small houses, built close together, above are ancient monastic buildings with bold Gothic architecture, solidly built 73m above sea level.

In 1979, UNESCO recognized Mont Saint Michel as a world heritage site for its culture, history, and beautiful Gothic architecture.

Gothic architecture is a type of architecture with pointed arches and large windows, often appearing in many architectural models of churches and palaces.