The World’s Most Beautiful Castles
The castles were built as fortresses or houses of royalty and nobility. So many have stood the test of time in various states of preservation that allow us to enjoy today. Then we tell them what are the most beautiful castles in the world. This historical castle located on a rock at the entrance of the sea was a Benedictine monastery and one of the few strengths that survived intact Norman attacks. Today is one of the sites of World Heritage of UNESCO.
Neuschwanstein Castle
A nineteenth-century Bavarian castle in Germany. The design and the decoration of the castle are impressive and are very well preserved. It has very beautiful arches and towers.
Matsumoto Castle
It is one of four Japanese castles that are part of the national treasury. It was built in 1590 by Ishikawa Kazumasa and excellently preserved.
Castillo de Coca
This castle was built in the fifteenth century by Fonseca and was long considered it the finest castle in Spanish territory. The impression given by the fortress of power and admiration, is more like a palace, perhaps.
Potala Palace
This palace is located in the red hill in Lhasa, Tibet. This was the permanent residence of the Dalai Lama, until the fourteenth Dalai Lama escaped to India.
Hunyad Castle
Originally a fortress of the thirteenth century, this castle is believed Dracula stayed for seven years. The castle is located in Hunedoara, Romania.
Prague Castle
The castle is one of the main attractions of Prague. It was the largest complex in Europe during the medieval period and housed the rulers of the Czech Republic for years.
Bodiam Castle
Located in East Sussex, England, this castle is like a big bucket. Was built around the late fourteenth century as a fortress during the wars between King Edward III and France.
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