Ten most beautiful castles in the world

The top ten most beautiful castles in the world: Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, Forbidden City in China, Chillon Castle in Switzerland, Prague Castle in the Czech Republic, Brown Castle in Romania, Windsor Castle in England, Ukraine ·Swallow's Nest Castle, France·Mont Saint-Michel, England·Highclere Castle.

1. Scotland·Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is the symbol of Scotland. It is impossible to travel to Scotland without visiting Edinburgh Castle. Just like the Great Wall in Beijing, Big Ben in London, and the Statue of Liberty in New York. Standing on the top of an extinct volcanic rock, overlooking the city of Edinburgh. The charm of Edinburgh lies in its antiquity.

Edinburgh Castle became the fortress of the Scottish royal family in the 6th century, more than 200 years earlier than Leeds Castle in England, more than 400 years earlier than Windsor Castle, and more than 600 years earlier than Heidelberg Castle in Germany.

2. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

The beauty of Neuschwanstein Castle is obvious to all. People who have been to Germany have come here to admire its beauty. If you search for castles on the Internet, most of the ones that come up are Neuschwanstein Castle. She is also the prototype of Disney Castle, so some people call her Snow White Castle.

The founder of Neuschwanstein Castle was King Ludwig II of Bavaria. He is full of artistic temperament and dreams of building the castle into a fairy tale world. Since the White Castle stands high on a mountain, it is surrounded by mountains and lakes. Therefore, the scenery is different throughout the year.

3. China·Forbidden City

The Forbidden City in Beijing is the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It was formerly known as the Forbidden City. It is located in the center of Beijing’s central axis and is the essence of ancient Chinese palace architecture. The overall building of the Forbidden City is red, which complements the golden tower, and vividly interprets the style of traditional Chinese architecture. Different seasons and different times can show extraordinary beauty!

4. Chillon Castle, Switzerland

Compared with the other 9 castles on the list, Chillon Castle seems not worth mentioning in terms of size or appearance, but she has Unparalleled beauty, quietly leaning on the beautiful Lake Geneva, nature and culture complement each other. Chillon Castle is surrounded by the ancient Italian road on one side and the Rhine Lake on the other. The scenery on all sides is very pleasant.

5. Prague Castle, Czech Republic

This beautiful and magnificent castle is the office and official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. Historically, the castle has been the seat of power of the Holy Roman Emperor, the ruler of Bohemia, and the president of Czechoslovakia. The crown of the Kingdom of Bohemia is preserved here. Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, with a length of 570 meters and an average width of about 130 meters.

Prague Castle is located at the commanding heights on the west bank of the Vltava River. From the castle, you can see the whole city, the vast red tiles, white walls, green trees, black towers and golden tops, which is refreshing.

6. Brown Castle, Romania

Brown Castle is also known as the Vampire Castle. Legend has it that it is the place where the world's number one vampire lives. This castle was originally built by the King of Hungary in 1377 as a fortification against the Turks. After its completion in 1382, it gradually became a political center integrating military, customs, local administration, and justice.

7. Windsor Castle, England

Windsor Castle is famous for its architectural style and relationship with the United Kingdom and later the British royal family. It was designed by Prince William in the 11th century. This beautiful English castle is very majestic and covers an area of ??nearly 13 acres. Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest still inhabited castle in the world. Whenever the Queen resides here, the royal flag is hoisted on the tower.

8. Ukraine·Bird's Nest Castle

The Ukrainian Bird's Nest Castle is located on a 130-foot cliff on the Black Sea and is a famous local resort. The bird's nest castle is not a bird's nest, but a love nest. The Bird's Nest Castle was a romantic gift from a Ukrainian baron to his mistress. Therefore, in Ukraine, the bird's nest means love for a lover.

9. Mont-Saint-Michel, France

Mont-Saint-Michel in France is one of the most famous landmarks in France. It has its own unique features. It is a famous castle located on a rocky tidal island nearly a mile off the coast of Normandy and about 1,500 miles from Paris. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is visited by more than 3 million people every year.

10. Highclere Castle, England

Highclere Castle is located in Hampshire, England. It was built in 1839 and was listed as a Grade I listed building in the UK in 1953. Not only is this castle magnificent, it is also the filming location for the famous British TV series "Downton Abbey". The exterior is particularly large and majestic, and the interior is exquisitely decorated. It has many amazing paintings, tapestries and furniture, as well as lush gardens and landscapes, blooming with unique British charm.