Most Beautiful Castles in the World

Top 10 List, Most Beautiful Castles in the World - It is almost inconceivable that people centuries ago were able to build such beautiful castles. Then we mean not only the construction itself, but also the locations. Many castle is imposing mountains. Or in the water!

10. Segovia Castle - Spain

Spanish people call it Segovia Castle also called Alcazar of Segovia. The city - and its castle - situated on a triangular peak. At this point also come together the rivers Clamores and Eresma. In the eleventh century, King Alfonso VI commissioned the construction of the castle. In that place stood a wooden construction. In subsequent centuries, the Segovia Castle certainly grown 20 times. After the renovation, the castle has been the form under the reign of Francisco De Mora, as it assists now. In the 19th century there was a major restoration place: a fire had originated.

9. Miranda Castle, Belgium

In 1866 the Liedekerke-Beaufort family gave the English architect Edward Milner to design a castle. Yet the building was completed in the same year. Miranda Castle - also known as "Home of the Noisy 'is mentioned - is next to the farmhouse where the family was living. They used the castle as a summer residence. After World War II the Castle Miranda got another destination. When it was converted into a children's home. This destination declares the aforementioned nickname! From 1980, there were mostly outdoor activities for children Place. Meanwhile, Miranda Castle stands empty.

8. Windsor Castle, England

For over 900 years Windsor Castle is known as the largest inhabited castle in the world. The total area is about 450 acres. The castle consists of two different parts. In the center is the major means tower. Nice to know: in this tower - called Round Tower - part of the Royal Collection is kept. And if the queen will stay there, the flag hangs from this tower. Like her predecessors, Queen Elizabeth Windsor Castle used as a second home. The private quarters of the royal family are located in the so-called Upper Ward. This is the famous banquets also find part of the castle site.

7. Bodiam Castle - England

The Bodiam Castle was built in 1385 by Edward Knight Dalyngrigge. It is quite plausible that King Edward III of England has moved him to do so. From this location - in the current East Sussex - the British army could undo a possible French invasion. Experts believe that the castle was mainly built to impress. They succeeded: the Bodiam Castle is virtually intact. The four round towers are in good condition. Beginning of the last century, the castle restored. Since 1926 the National Trust property.

6. Prague Castle - Czech Republic

Prague Castle is considered one of the largest enclosed castle area of the world. Take the front of this complex: it is 500 meters long. The total area covers 7.5 hectares. Next to the castle - also known as the Prague Castle or the Prague Castle - the complex consists of several squares, palaces and churches. The first stone was laid in the ninth century.

5. Kilkenny Castle - Ireland

Ireland has a great appeal to people who love the wild nature. Such an environment provides a great setting for a castle! Precisely for that reason, bringing many tourists visiting Kilkenny Castle. The history of the castle dates back to the year 1195. The location was chosen for strategic reasons: from this castle William Marshal had a good view of the nearby River Nore. And on a number of routes in the area. About 400 years ago there were houses built around the castle. The city, which has arisen, is named after the castle: Kilkenny.

4. Conwy Castle - Wales

Conwy Castle is located on the north coast of Wales. It was built in the period 1283 to 1289. When King Edward I of England had in this area, he stayed at Conwy Castle. As the castle is under siege never - and scarcely inhabited for several centuries - has remained virtually intact. This was the third Lord Conway well: in 1665 he demolished all the lead, iron and wood from the castle. Meanwhile, state Conwy Castle World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

3. Castle de Haar - Netherlands

Of course you can not miss in the list a Dutch castle? Which castle in the Netherlands is the best? Muiderslot or Loevestein? We chose De Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands situated in the surroundings of Vleuten. It was from 1892 on the ruins of the old castle was rebuilt in neo-Gothic style. Next to the castle stands a chapel.

2. Neuschwanstein Castle - Germany

Around 1869 King Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle. He dreamed of a medieval knight Finally, a fairy tale castle. Unfortunately, he can not enjoy it. He died in 1886. When was halted construction of the castle. At a later stage the Neuschwanstein Castle is completed. And according to the ideal image of the deceased king! Prior to the construction of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in California, Walt Disney has been inspired by Neuschwanstein Castle.

1. Mont Saint Michel - France

If you know that Mont Saint Michel is the third tourist hotspot of France, then you can well assume that it is a special location. The medieval abbey is built on a rocky tidal island in a bay near the mouth of the Couesnon. The image of St Michael - on the tower of the abbey church - extends about 170 meters above the bay. In 1979, UNESCO listed the island with the abbey added to its World Heritage List. You can visit the complex on foot, there is a narrow pedestrian bridge built.