The 10 Most Beautiful Castles in the World

The 10 Most Beautiful Castles in the World will help us to imagine princesses, knights and dragons

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The castle is one of the most iconic features of the World folklore. We imagine princesses, knights, horses, moats, and even the occasional dragon in our fantastical renditions of these places. Yet, few can pinpoint exactly which castles inspired these pervasive tales. Some feel they’re mostly the product of fiction. While there’s no doubt some tales have been embellished, we beg to differ. Here are 10 of the world’s most beautiful medieval.

1. Bojnice Castle, Slovakia

According to written records found at the Zobor Abbey, this Romanesque castle might have first been built as a wooden fort as early as 1113. Stone slowly began to replace the wood, and by the 16th century, the Gothic castle boasted Renaissance elements.

While he might not have been the first owner of the fortress, King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary might have been one of the first to invest in its future. The ruler would often come to the small city to work on his decrees and dictate them under a linden tree on the grounds that now bears his name.

It seems construction never ceased, as owner after owner continued to renovate the exteriors or add rooms until the castle ultimately landed in the hands of Count Ján Pálfi. Taken by the romantic castles of France’s Loire Valley, the aristocrat sought to create his own fairy-tale castle filled with his impeccable collection of antiques, tapestries, and artwork. With its enchanting appearance, Bojnice Castle has become one of the most visited castles in central Europe, with thousands of guests exploring its hallowed halls each year.

2. Kyrenia Castle

This magnificent castle is located in the north of the island of Cyprus just a 50-minute drive from Nicosia-Ercan Airport. Much more recent than the other castles in this ranking, Kyrenia Castle was built in the 16th century by the Venitians.

Do not fail to visit the Byzantine church located inside the castle as well as the shipwreck museum.

3.Peleș Castle in Sinaia, Romania

Taken by the enchanting Bucegi Mountains, King Carol I commissioned the construction of a neo-Renaissance–style castle in the quaint village of Sinaia during the 1860s. The royal summer house contains 160 rooms, all of which have a distinctive theme. For example, the theater on the grounds asserts a storybook feeling with exquisite frescoes by Austrian artists Gustav Klimt and Franz von Matsch climbing the walls and ceiling.

After years of serving as a royal residence, Peleș Castle eventually was abandoned when Romania fell under Communist rule. The castle reopened as a public museum after the revolution in 1989

4. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

When thinking of a beautiful castle, this is probably the first that comes to mind.

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