The most beautiful castles in Europe
The best of the castles of Europe
In Europe you can find the most beautiful castles and ruins from around the world. Come and see the most beautiful of them
Carcassonne Castle
A monumental castle town
Carcassonne is actually more than a castle, it's all heavily fortified city in the former disputed border between France and Spain. It is to this day best preserved such a massively fortified city in Europe. It is listed as UNESCO continue reading
Karlštejn Castle
The most important Czech castle
Karlštejn Castle located in the heart of picturesque Czech Karst is considered to be the most important Czech castle. Because it is just a short distance from the capital city of Prague, a great number of tourists come here every year. It was built by the Roman Emperor and Czech King – Charles IV as a repository for Christian relics and imperial crown jewels. The most interesting part of the castle is beautifully decorated Chapel of the Holy Cross. The castle is really impressive continue reading
Castle Castelo de Óbidos
The most famous portuguese castle
Óbidos is a really beautiful town, where is a really strong castle and miles of walls. The houses are either snow-white or yellow or blue. continue reading
Castle Hohenwerfen
An impoverished castle
The mighty Hohenwerfen Castle stands on virtually impregnable location on a rock high above the river Salzach. Along with the castle in Salzburg, it was built on the order of the Archbishop. The castle is situated in a very beautiful location between the mountains of Tennen gebirge and Hochkönig continue reading
Spiš Castle
The largest castle in Slovakia
It is the largest castle in Slovakia. Since 1993 it has been listed at UNESCO. It is located about 1.5 km east of Spišské Podhradí. Construction commenced during the 12th century. In 1241, as one of the few castles, he resisted the Tatar invaders. After this act the castle received further modifications to strengthen the fortifications. Today it is the largest castle ruin in Central Europe. continue reading
Edinburgh castle
Symbol of the capital of Scotland
It is a majestic castle and fortress. The first mention dates back to the 7th century. It is the most visited castle in Scotland. The greatest attraction of this castle is Scottish coronation jewels. continue reading
Kost Castle
The most beautiful castle of Bohemian Paradise
The monumental Gothic Castle Kost is towering above the line of three picturesque valleys. Kost is one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. In addition, it has a very beautiful neighborhood in the Plakánek valley. It is one of the most interesting places of Bohemian Paradise. continue reading
Pernštejn Castle
The most beautiful Moravian castle
Pernštejn Castle, being an architectural jewel in the forests of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Is often referred to as the „King of the Moravian Castles“. It overlooks the village of Nedvědice and looks very monumental and mysterious. This exceptionally preserved medieval castle was the base of the lords of Pernštejn. However, the late Gothic and early Renaissance style of the castle was not affected by any further rebuilding. continue reading
Rock of Cashel Castle
The castle of Kings
Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland's most important and oldest castles. Many kings lived here, and one of them – Aengus was baptized by St. Patrick, patron of Ireland. Apart from its own, beautifully fortified castle, there is also the ruin of the great cathedral continue reading
Castle Eilean Donan
The most beautiful castle in Scotland
Eilean Donan Castle stands on an island on Loch Duich Lake. The castle is mainly known thanks to the films, especially thanks to the movie Highlander. The castle was sieged and broken several times. In 1932 was rebuilt. It is the third most visited castle in Scotland. continue reading
Palace of Grandmasters of the Order of Johann
A huge castle in the city of Rhodes
In Rhodes city, on the island of the same name, you will find a really powerful castle, which at the same time served as a palace for the Grand Master of the Johanite Order. The thickness of the fortification and the mighty castle bastion will surely take your breath away continue reading
Königstein Fortress
The biggest fortress in Europe
Fortress founded by Czech King Václav III. is the largest fortress in Europe. The tower system has a circumference of 2 km and it reaches a height of over 40 meters. This has made this fortress unreliable for centuries. Here you can see a cross-section of history from the Middle Ages to almost the present. The tour takes care of all day! continue reading
Castle Stirling
The second most visited castle in Scotland
It is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland. He played his part in the war for Scottish freedom. It has become a place for the coronation of the Scottish rulers. Among the great rulers, of course, are William Wallace and Robert Bruce. Each year the castle visits 500,000 people and makes it the second most visited castle in Scotland continue reading
