5 Most Beautiful Castles In The World



5 Most Beautiful Castles In The World

There are so many breathtaking castles around the world and it’s very hard to make a list of the top 5. Here’s one possibility for such a list with 10 amazing castles. You’re welcome to disagree and add a comment with your favorite castles.
1. Mont Saint Michel, France – A rocky tidal island in Normandy, located approximately 1 km off the coast. The island’s highest point is 92 meters (301 feet) above sea level. The population of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is only a few dozens, but visited by more than 3 million people each year. The strong tides in the area change quickly, and connect and disconnects the island from the mainland on a daily basis
Mont Saint Michel - The Most Beautiful Castle In The World
Mont Saint Michel – The Most Beautiful Castle In The World
Mont Saint Michel - The Most Beautiful Castle In The World
Mont Saint Michel – The Most Beautiful Castle In The World

2. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany – German for “New Swanstone Castle”, this castle is a 19th-century palace on a rugged hill in Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and was opened to the paying public immediately after his death in 1886. More than 1.3 million people visit the castle annually
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

3. Hohensalzburg Castle, Austria – One of the oldest most preserved castles of Europe, Hohensalzburg (German for “High Salzburg Fortress”) was built in the 11th century and expanded in the 14th century. It is located on a mountain in Salzburg. With a length of 250 meters (820 ft) and a width of 150 meers (490 ft), it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe
10 Most Beautiful Castles In The World: Hohensalzburg castle, Salzburg
10 Most Beautiful Castles In The World: Hohensalzburg castle, Salzburg
4. Conwy Castle, Wales, United Kingdom – A medieval fortification on the north coast of Wales,  built by Edward I during his conquest of Wales in the 13th century. The huge investment on this 8 towers castle makes it the most expensive of all castles made by Edward I and also the most prominent
Conwy Castle, Wales, United Kingdom
Conwy Castle, Wales, United Kingdom

5. Kilkenny Castle, Ireland – A castle in Kilkenny, Ireland built in 1195 by William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke to control a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways. Today it is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions
 Kilkenny Castle, Ireland - built in the 12th century

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