From strongholds shrouded in mist to majestic mountain-top structures, these regal photographs of castles across the globe will put you under a spell.
There are so many breathtaking castles around the world and it’s very hard to make a list of the top 10. Here’s one possibility for such a list with 29 amazing castles. You’re welcome to disagree and add a comment with your favorite castles.
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1. Schloss Neuschwanstein in Germany
2. Bled Castle in Slovenia
3. Mont-Saint Michel in France
4. Eltz Castle in Germany
5. Kilchurn Castle in Scotland
6. Methoni Castle in Greece
7. Rocca Calascio in Italy
8. Matsumoto Castle in Japan
9. Chillon Castle in Switzerland
10. Eileen Donan Castle in Scotland
11. Prague Castle in Czech Republic
12. Catherine Palace in Russia
13. Hochosterwitz Castle in Austria
14. Chateau de Chambord in France
15. Corfe Castle in England
16. Bodiam Castle in England
17. Guaita Castle in San Marino
18. Buda Castle in Hungary
19. Castle Santa Catalina in Spain
20. Vyborg Castle in Russia
21. Gyeongbok Palace in South Korea
22. Castillo de Barcience in Spain
23. Bran Castle, or “Dracula’s Castle” in Romania
24. Stalker Castle in Scotland
25. Jal Mahal in India
26. Palácio de Pena in Portugal
27. Osaka Castle in Japan
28. Swallow’s Nest Castle in Crimea
29. Ross Castle in Ireland
Which castles will you be dreaming about tonight?