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What are the existing medieval castles in Europe?

Neuschwanstein

Address: Swan Town, a suburb of Fu Sen.

Neuschwanstein Castle was built halfway up the mountain. Looking at the mirror-like Hogwarts Lake, it is clear and transparent, and the scenery in the mountains looks like a fairy tale world no matter where you look. The outer walls of the castle are all made of white marble, and there are many halls inside, including halls, churches, libraries, mint, indoor waterfalls, artificial caves and gardens.

Heidelberg Castle

Address: Heidelberg, Germany

Heidelberg Castle was built in12nd century. After several expansions in history, it has formed a mixed style of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance, which is the representative work of the German Renaissance. Standing on the city wall, you can see endless vineyards, which are beautiful.

Windsor Castle

Address: Windsor, London, UK

Windsor Castle is the oldest and always inhabited royal residence in Britain. Through the reconstruction of successive kings, it has become an extraordinary building showing the taste of kingship. Windsor Castle, like a monster, is located on a hill overlooking the Thames. Windsor Castle has been the royal residence of Britain since the 12 century, and the Queen still frequents here until now.

Humbwa Castle.

Address: On the Loire River, France

There are many castles in the Loire Valley, and the most attractive one is of course the Royal Castle of Humbois. The attraction of the castle lies not only in the Renaissance-style French royal castle and the charming scenery around it, but more importantly, it is the resting place of the great artist Leonardo da Vinci.

Prague Castle

Address: Prague, Czech Republic

Located in the hilly area of vltava river, the castle has a history of more than 65,438+0,000 years. For more than 60 years, the offices of successive presidents have been located in the castle, so it is also called the "Presidential Office". Prague Castle Gallery has a large collection of classical paintings. Santa Vita Cathedral is the most important landmark of Prague Castle, and the Golden Lane where Kafka lived is also the most lively place in the castle.

Edinburgh Castle

Address: Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Castle can be regarded as the spiritual symbol of Scotland. It stands on the top of the extinct volcanic rock overlooking Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle became a royal fortress in the 6th century. This is a castle with the theme of war. Scottish crown and imperial scepter, sword and other cultural relics are placed in the crown room.