12 Fairytale Castles in Europe You Must See-Travel Guide

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00:00Built by kings and queens to protect and rule their realms, castles had not only to be able

00:23to withstand attack, but to project their wealth and power.

00:27As such, sturdy keeps and imposing walls were erected alongside marvelous palaces full of

00:33ornate and elaborate chambers and throne rooms.

00:36These castles were often built at strategic and spectacular settings at the mouths of

00:40valleys, at the entrance to mountain passes, or on glittering lake shores.

00:45Add in the weight of history, and these amazing structures set amongst breathtaking scenery

00:50make for some of the most beautiful castles in Europe.

00:57Number 12.

01:11Trakai Island Castle.

01:16As the name indicates, this magnificent castle is set upon a small island with the sparkling

01:21waters of Lake Galvi surrounding it.

01:24Located just outside of Vilnius, the imposing red brick fortification was once of the utmost

01:30strategic importance to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

01:33First erected in the 14th century, the castle and its magnificent ducal palace were restored

01:39to their original look and style in the 1960s.

01:42The Gothic and Romanesque features of the island castle look particularly arresting when viewed

01:47from across the shimmering waters of the lake.

01:49Number 11.

02:08Korvin Castle.

02:13Built in a marvelous Gothic Renaissance style, Korvin Castle in Transylvania is one of the largest

02:23castles in the whole of Europe.

02:25Set on a hilltop overlooking a river, the 15th century fortress proudly boasts a number

02:30of lofty towers as well as impregnable walls and a sturdy drawbridge.

02:35Numerous myths and legends swirl around the Romanian castle.

02:38This attractive and fairytale-esque look has seen it featured in numerous television shows

02:43and films.

02:44The

03:08Number 10.

03:37Conwy Castle.

03:43Located in the north of Wales, Conwy Castle was built all the way back in 1283 by Edward

03:48I of England, who was attempting to conquer his unruly neighbors.

03:53Set at a strategic spot on the banks of the River Conwy, the imposing castle played a crucial

03:57role in many battles and wars for centuries to come.

04:01Featuring not only two hulking barbicans but eight large and impenetrable towers, the castle

04:07is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of military architecture in Europe.

04:33Number 9.

04:34Swallow's Nest.

04:39The delightfully named Swallow's Nest can be found perched dramatically on the edge of

04:43a clifftop in the Crimean Peninsula.

04:46Overlooking the shimmering waters of the Black Sea, the daintily decorated castle was built

04:51in 1911 following very romantic neo-Gothic designs.

04:55Having featured in numerous films in Soviet times, the Swallow's Nest is now a popular

05:00place to visit amongst tourists, who come to ogle at its precarious setting, refined architecture,

05:06and the stunning views.

05:13Therefore, the

05:40number 8.

05:41Cochum Castle

05:46Set in a scenic spot overlooking the town of Cochum, the castle of the same name is

05:51surrounded by rolling green hills, with lush forests and vineyards all around it.

05:56While a castle has stood on the same hilltop since at least the year 1130, the original

06:01was destroyed by the marauding troops of Louis IV in 1688.

06:05Restored and rebuilt in a gorgeous Gothic revival style, the current castle is now a

06:10popular tourist attraction in the German Rhineland.

06:13While Cochum Castle is fascinating to explore, the views from its turrets and towers of the

06:18valley and river below are just as spellbinding.

06:40Number 7.

06:43Spice Castle

06:48Located in the northeast of Slovakia, Spice Castle has dominated its surroundings ever

06:53since it was built in 1241.

06:55Due to its cultural and political importance to the Kingdom of Hungary, the castle kept

07:00growing in size until it became the enormous fortress it is today.

07:04Listing impressive and imposing stone walls and towers, as well as a wonderful Romanesque

07:09palace, Spice Castle now serves as an educational museum.

07:13With commanding views out over the hills and valleys to be enjoyed from its battlements,

07:18this magnificent fort is not to be missed out on when in Slovakia.

07:42Number 6.

07:43Hohenzollern Castle

07:48Whether viewed emerging from the treetops which surround it or from amidst the clouds

07:52which swirl around its walls, Hohenzollern Castle always makes for an epic sight.

07:57Perched atop a prominent mount, the castle and Gothic Revival Palace exhibit some beautiful

08:02architecture, and the halls and timbers within are just as delightfully decorated.

08:08While the current castle was only completed in 1867, a fortress has stood upon the same mount

08:13since at least the 11th century.

08:16One of the most visited castles in the whole of Germany, Hohenzollern is still owned by the

08:21royal house of the same name.

08:38Number 5.

08:53Alcazar of Segovia

08:59Shaped very much like the bow of a ship, the Alcazar of Segovia has long attracted sightseers

09:04due to its distinctive design and breathtaking setting.

09:07Indeed, the castle's magnificent keep and slim towers look particularly dashing, considering

09:13they are perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the confluence of two rivers.

09:18Located in the center of Spain, its well-preserved palace is full of elegant rooms and halls that

09:24are covered in art and fine furnishings.

09:26Now a popular museum, the Alcazar of Segovia also has a well-equipped armory and collection

09:32of weapons for visitors to peruse.

09:39Number 4.

09:59Bran Castle

10:04Commonly known outside of Romania as Dracula's Castle, Bran Castle certainly looks the part.

10:09The forbidding fortress lies hidden in a forest in Transylvania.

10:13Despite its eerie appearance, however, the castle only has tenuous lengths at best with

10:19the cruel and barbaric 15th century ruler Vlad the Impaler, who inspired Bram Stoker's

10:24novel Dracula.

10:25Clever marketing ploy aside, Bran Castle is definitely worth visiting for its amazing architecture

10:31and beautiful setting in a lush valley.

10:34In addition to this, visitors can now enjoy exploring the castle's many rooms, which house

10:39the extensive art and furniture collection of Queen Mary.

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11:13Number 3.

11:40Penna Castle Certainly the brightest and most daringly

11:46designed castle on this list, Penna Castle really is as unique as they come.

11:51Awash with color, the vivid yellows and reds of its walls shine forth from its prominent

11:57hilltop setting in the Sintra Mountains just outside of Lisbon.

12:01Completed in 1854 in a romanticist style, its imaginative design is a joy to gaze upon,

12:07and the views from its ramparts and gardens aren't half bad either.

12:11Taking in all its fantastic features and exotic and extravagant architectural styles is sure

12:16to be one of the highlights of any trip to Portugal.

12:46Number 2.

13:03Aylin Donnan.

13:08Located at the point where three locks meet, Aylin Donnan in Scotland is truly blessed when

13:14it comes to its spectacular setting.

13:16While the original castle is thought to have been built on the small island sometime in

13:20the 13th century, the current romanticized and reimagined reincarnation only dates to the

13:2620th century.

13:27Although its crumbling gray walls and undistinguished features may not look quite as impressive as

13:32many other castles, it is its gorgeous surroundings that really set it apart.

13:37Having featured in countless films and television shows over the decades, Aylin Donnan is certainly

13:42one of the most famous and recognizable castles in the whole of Europe.

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14:411. Neuschwanstein Castle.

14:53Perched atop a forested mount with the majestic Bavarian Alps behind it, Neuschwanstein Castle

14:58looks as if it has just emerged from a book of children's fairy tales.

15:03Only completed in 1886, the castle's delightful design draws from both Romanticism architecture

15:09and Ludwig II's love and appreciation for the operas of Richard Wagner.

15:14Fittingly, the photogenic palace, with its beautiful towers and glorious entrance, actually

15:19served as the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland.

15:23Full of incredible artworks and precious paintings, the interior of the castle is no less exceptional.

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