Most beautiful castles of the world

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Most beautiful castles of the world 
Very interesting and fairytale castles were built in the past. But some of them have survived to this day and still delight us with their views.Hohenzollern Castle, Germany
This fairytale castle is the historical ownership of the Prussian kings and German emperors. It was built in the Middle Ages, in the 11th century, and then was completely destroyed in 1423, rebuilt it and again in 1461. The castle is located on top of Mount Hohenzollern, about 50 kilometers south of Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg. Castle Howard, England
Despite the fact that the building looks like a castle, Howard is actually just a luxury home - a private residence of the Howard family, who lived there for over 300 years. This home is located in the county of North Yorkshire, and is one of the largest residences in Britain. Its construction began in the late 17th century and lasted about 15 years. The castle is surrounded by fabulous gardens and a vast spacious meadows.

Himeji Castle, Japan
Himeji Castle, also known as the Castle of the White Heron - gorgeous white complex comprising of 83 wooden buildings. One of the most extraordinary defensive elements of the castle is a spiral maze with lots of dead ends, leading to the main guard tower. Gate and courtyard built to incoming people there lost. The castle was built in the 14th century and is located in Kansai, Japan.
Alcazar in Segovia, Spain
Segovia Castle, located in the central part of Spain, originally (in the 12th century) was used as a fortress. Superficially resembles the prow of the Alcazar - a unique feature that distinguishes it from other locks. He served as the prototype for the many castles of the films of Walt Disney.

Prague Castle, Czech Republic
Prague Castle - one of the largest and oldest castles in the world, and is a symbol of Prague. The length of the castle 570 meters, width of 130 meters. This building is presented every architectural style of the last thousand years, from the Romanesque to the Gothic and Baroque. Construction of the earliest buildings of the complex dates from the beginning of the 9th century.

Castle of Chambord, France
It is known that Chambord was used only as a hunting lodge. View from the castle is quite impressive. Interestingly, the location of the castle was chosen by King Francis I, because he wanted to be closer to his beloved lady, Claude Rohan, whose palace was located in the neighborhood. In a huge castle 440 rooms, 365 fireplaces, and 84 staircases. It is the largest castle in the Loire Valley in France.

Peles Castle, Romania
Situated in a picturesque location on the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, Peles Castle is a truly fabulous structure. Start of construction dates back to 1873 year. In the construction of the complex were used by workers from different countries. Queen Elizabeth of Romania said: "Italians were masons, Romanians were building terraces, the Gypsies worked as a laborer. Albanians and Greeks placed stones, Germans and Hungarians were carpenters. Turks fired brick. Designed Poles, carvers were Czechs. Frenchmen were drawing, and the British were measured ... "presumably involved in the construction workers who speak 14 languages.


Corfe Castle, England

Despite the fact that the ruins - all that remains of Corfe Castle, its capacity is still impressive. Castle, located in the county of Dorset on the island of Purbeck, was built in the 9th century. However, it is likely that Corfe could be built much earlier, and could also serve as a fortification against the Romans. Part of the building that can be seen today, was rebuilt in the 11th century. Two centuries later the fortress was used as a repository of the royal jewels, as well as a prison.


Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Castle, reconstruction of which started in 1896, was designed by Christian Yankom commissioned by the Bavarian King Ludwig II, who was declared insane before the construction of the castle. That explains a lot. Architecture, location and size of Neuschwanstein impressive. Located on an uneven hill in southwest Bavaria, today the castle is one of the most visited places.

Matsumoto Castle. Japan
Wonderful Matsumoto Castle is located in Matsumoto, near Tokyo. The castle was built in 1504 and is a National Treasure of Japan. In the castle lived up to the mid-19th century. In 1868, during the reign of Emperor Meiji, the building was restored. However, due to failure of the new government in Japan, it was decided to demolish the castle and sell wood and iron, from which it was built. At the time, the same fate befell the locks. Matsumoto rescued locals bought it.

Eileen Donan Castle, Scotland
Built in the 13th century at the time of the Vikings, today Castle Eileen Donan, is one of the most famous landmarks in Scotland. Probably, the castle was named after Bishop Donan who came to Scotland in the 6th century. The castle is on an island surrounded by stunning scenery of the northern highlands. The fortress was rebuilt at least 4 times. About 200 years the castle lay in ruins (from 18th to 20th century). In 1932, was restored and since then it is open to visitors all over the world.

Castle dace, Germany
Dace - one of the great castles of Germany. This is an amazing medieval building in southwest Germany is still in the possession of one and the same kind of living here for over 800 years. Today the castle is owned Count Carl von dace, representatives of 33 of the first generation of the family.

Castle of Neuchatel, Switzerland
Castle, built in the late 10th century, was a gift to Rudolf III, King of Burgundy, his wife. In honor of this generous gift was called the city, the lake, and then the county of Switzerland, where the castle. In the 15th and 17th centuries, the castle is undergoing renovation. Today it is located, and the District Court.

Gviata fortress, San Marino
Guaita fortress is a symbol of the Italian city of San Marino. The fortress was built in the 11th century. For some time, there is a prison. Guaita is one of three forts of San Marino, located on the three peaks of Monte Titano. These towers are depicted on the national flag of San Marino and its coat of arms.

Castle Conwy, Wales
Conwy is a relief fortress built by Edward I in the 13th century. This castle is one of the main components of the "iron ring" of the royal fortresses built in Wales. Construction of the fortress was the most expensive project in the history of Wales and Edward cost of 15 thousand pounds.