The ten most beautiful castles in Europe

The most famous castles in the continent include Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, Mont Michel Castle in France, Chambord Castle in France, Castle De Haar in the Netherlands, and Segovia Castle in Spain.

1. Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany: It stands on boundless forests and green hillsides, surrounded by the snow-covered Alps all year round and endless wide lakes. Because of its spectacular beauty and noble temperament, it is also known as "the place closest to a fairy tale". The prototype of the castle in Disney's trademark is taken from Swan Castle.

2. Mont Saint-Michel Castle, France: Located on a strategic island with a radius of one kilometer in France, it is a famous French monument and Catholic pilgrimage site. Mont Saint-Michel and its bay were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

3. Chambord, France: It is the most majestic and extensive castle in the French Renaissance. It is the most magnificent castle in the Loire Valley and even in the whole of France. It is a form inherited from the French Middle Ages and the Italian Renaissance. A perfect combination of innovative architecture.

4. De Haar Castle in the Netherlands: The most famous castle in the Netherlands. Surrounded by blue sky, white clouds, green trees and clear water, the medieval-style De Haar Castle stands quietly there, far more beautiful than Those fairy tale castles are real.

5. Castle of Segovia, Spain: The castle was located at the fortress of Castile, a city in northern Spain at that time. Due to strategic considerations, it had an excellent view, and there were 10 kilometers to the entrance. The moat is several meters deep to prevent enemies from attacking the city.