Alhambra in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Famous castles, fortresses and palaces in Europe

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A visit to Europe's most beautiful castles is a fairytale journey through time. From the majestic splendor of Neuschwanstein in Germany, which served as the model for Disney's fairytale castle, to the opulent Palace of Versailles in France, which impresses with its magnificent gardens and richly decorated halls, these historic buildings offer a fascinating insight into the past.
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Bran Castle
Bran Castle
The fortress, located on the border between the Transylvania and Muntenia historical provinces, ...
Alhambra
Die Alhambra in Granada ist eine der berühmtesten und meistbesuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten in ...
Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna is a magnificent baroque palace with a fascinating history and is one of ...
Palácio Nacional da Pena
Monumento Nacional (MN) .
Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the UK Parliament. It is otherwise known as the ...
Tower of London
The mighty fortress in London bears the history of an entire century.
Cardiff Castle
With over 200 years of history, this momentous architecture is one of the highlights of Cardiff.
Eltz Castle - the fairytale castle in the Eifel forest
High towers, picturesque oriels, protective walls and a deep castle moat amaze visitors when the ...
Neuschwanstein Castle
Château de Versailles
Une des plus belles réalisations de l’art français
Dogenpalast
Der Dogenpalast, auch bekannt als der Palazzo Ducale, ist eines der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen der ...
Trakai Water Castle – island castle of the Teutonic Order
Trakai Castle was a castle of the Teutonic Order. However, it was already built in the first half of ...
Edinburgh Castle
 Edinburgh Castle sits perched on Castle Rock overlooking the capital and stands as one of ...
Sanssouci Palace
Sanssouci Palace in Fläming, Germany is an impressive baroque palace and a popular tourist ...
Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi
Fra i complessi settecenteschi più straordinari in Europa: La Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi.
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