Castles were built as defensive structures against invaders atop a hill or by the waters in the middle ages. They were also a home and a fortress for the Royals. It is believed that the Normans were the ones to have built the first Castles in the world in a motte and bailey style. Castles have been since then revived and rebuilt. Over the years, some castles have crumbled while some stand majestically over a hilltop making them a sight for sore eyes.

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5. Neuschwanstein Castle 1:25

Neuschwanstein Castle is located in Bavaria and is one of the most visited castles in Germany. This fairytale castle was built by King Ludwig II in 1886. It was built as a recreational home unlike other castles that were built for defence purposes. It is the most beautiful castle in the world and has been an inspiration for Disney’s sleeping beauty castle. It is the largest castle in Germany and is built in an area of 65,000 square feet. It is perched on a high hill and its highest tower reaches upto 213 ft.

4. Edinburgh Castle 2:49

Both as a military stronghold and a Royal residence, Edinburgh Castle has a remarkable Scottish history. The castle is constructed on an extinct volcanic mountain spread across a region of 35,737 square meters with the oldest edifice St. Margaret’s Chapel being built in the 12th Century. The main attractions are the Chapel, Scottish war memorial, Half moon Battery, Crown jewels of Scotland, the One O’clock gun, the stone of destiny and the National museum.

3. Hohensalzburg Castle 4:27

Archbishop Gebhard built this beautiful fortress in the year 1077 AD and since then this citadel is considered the biggest medieval fortress in Central Europe. It is built over a clifftop with an area of 54,523 square meters and gives a spectacular view of the city, Salzburg. A unique feature of this castle is its symbol which is a lion holding a turnip. Presently it functions as a fortress museum that displays medieval weapons, Roman coins, puppetry, and historic musical instruments. It also holds a St.George Chapel within its walls.

2. Cite de Carcassonne 6:17

It is an ancient castle that sits on top of a hill in the Southwest of France. It is the longest medieval castle in the world spreading across 3 kms in distance. Located on the right bank of the river Aude, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has more than 2500 years of history and was restored in the 19th Century by ViolletleDuc. It totally consists of 52 massive towers and a double ring of ramparts and its main attraction is the Basilica of St. Nazarius, famous for its Gothic architecture with stained glass panels.

1. Windsor Castle 7:55

The oldest castle in the world the largest castle in Britain, Windsor Castle is one of the three official residences to the Queen of England. It covers a total land area of 54,835 square meters and serves as an official site for many ceremonial and state affairs. Since its construction in the 1070’s, Windsor Castle has undergone a lot of renovations and redecorations. The main features of the castle are St. George’s Chapel, the dollhouse of Queen Mary and the state apartments.

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