Majestic Castles
Explore the architecture, history, and magic of the world's most beautiful fortresses.
Alcázar of Segovia
Rising like the bow of a ship from a rocky crag, this fairy-tale fortress is one of Spain's most distinctive castles. A blend of Moorish and Christian architecture, it inspired Disney's Cinderella Castle.
Alhambra
A stunning palace and fortress complex, the Alhambra is the pearl of Moorish architecture in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bran Castle
Perched on a dramatic rock in the Carpathian Mountains, Bran Castle is famed as 'Dracula's Castle'. A medieval fortress turned royal residence, it is Romania's most iconic landmark.
Buda Castle
The magnificent Buda Castle, perched on Castle Hill overlooking the Danube. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has been the seat of Hungarian kings for 700 years and offers stunning panoramic views of Budapest.
Château de Chambord
The largest château in the Loire Valley, a Renaissance masterpiece built for King Francis I. Famous for its double-helix staircase and vast hunting estate.
Château de Chenonceau
Known as the 'Ladies' Castle', Chenonceau spans the River Cher with its iconic gallery bridge and is famous for its unique architecture shaped by powerful women throughout history.
Edinburgh Castle
Dominating the skyline from Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle is Scotland's most famous fortress, home to the Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny, and the One O'Clock Gun.
Eilean Donan Castle
Perhaps the most photographed castle in Scotland, Eilean Donan is a tidal island fortress instantly recognizable from films like 'Highlander' and offering stunning Highland scenery.
Himeji Castle
Known as the 'White Heron Castle' for its brilliant white exterior, Himeji Castle is Japan's finest surviving feudal fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hohenzollern Castle
The ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern, this majestic hilltop castle offers panoramic views of the Swabian Alps and houses priceless Prussian royal treasures.
Kronborg Castle
Immortalized as Elsinore in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Kronborg Castle guards the gateway to the Baltic Sea and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Malbork Castle
The largest castle in the world by land area, Malbork Castle is a colossal brick Gothic fortress built by the Teutonic Knights.
Matsumoto Castle
Known as the 'Crow Castle' for its dramatic black exterior, Matsumoto Castle is a premier historic fortress in Japan and a National Treasure.
Mont Saint-Michel
A gravity-defying medieval monastery perched on a tidal island in Normandy. Known as the 'Wonder of the Western World,' it is one of France's most iconic landmarks.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Discover the ultimate fairytale fortress. Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II's masterpiece in Bavaria, inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle.
Pena Palace
A colorful Romanticist castle standing on a hilltop in Sintra, Pena Palace is a fairytale mix of styles and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Prague Castle
The largest ancient castle in the world, Prague Castle is a sprawling complex of palaces, churches, and courtyards that has served as the seat of Czech power for over a millennium.
Predjama Castle
Listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest cave castle in the world, Predjama Castle is a dramatic fortress built directly into a 123-meter high cliff.
Tower of London
The iconic Tower of London, home to the Crown Jewels and a thousand years of royal history. This medieval fortress has served as palace, prison, treasury, and execution site.
Windsor Castle
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, Windsor Castle has been the family home of British Kings and Queens for almost 1,000 years.