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FAIRYTALE CHATEAUS AND CASTLES

Added on: 25th Jun 2015

 

FREDERIKSBORG CASTLE, DENMARK

www.celysvet.cz frederiksborg-castle--hillerod--denmark

Built as a royal residence for king Christian IV, it is the largest

renaissance castle in Northern Europe. Located on Palace Lake,

this pompous castle serves as a museum of Danish national history.

 

 

COCA CASTLE, SPAIN

www.spainisculture.com castillo_de_coca_t4000500.jpg_1306973099

Built in the late 15th century, the Coca Castle is one of the most

beautiful and largest medieval fortresses in Spain. Currently it serves

as a school and training centre for foresters.

 

 

MALBORK CASTLE, POLAND

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When the construction of this monumental building was completed in

1406, it was the biggest brick castle in the world. Today, it is one of the

most important Polish historical sites.

 

 

CAERLAVEROCK CASTLE, SCOTLAND

www.caerlaverockestate.co.uk castle

First built in the 13th century, the Caerlaverock Castle features an

unusual triangular plan. It has been besieged and partly destroyed

several times throughout its history, however, after some reconstruct

it has become a popular tourist attraction.

 

 

NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, GERMANY

25 Astounding Fairytale-Like European Castles and Chateaus

The Neuschwanstein Castle’s fairytale-like look makes it one of the

most popular tourist attractions in Germany with more than 1.3

million visitors every year. Look how incredibly impressive it is in winter!

 

 

CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES, FRANCE

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This majestic chateau was built in the 17th century and was the centre

of political power and a symbol of French absolute monarchy. Today,

it is one of the most popular European sights and it houses galleries

and museums of French history.

 

 

HOCHOSTERWITZ CASTLE, AUSTRIA

www.motorradhotels.info hochosterwitz_1_05

Situated on a rocky hill in the state of Carinthia, this romantic castle is

a prime medieval fortress in Austria that dates all the way back to 860.

These days, some parts of the castle including all 14 fortified gates

are open to the public.

 

 

PRAGUE CASTLE, CZECH REPUBLIC

www.worldfortravel.com PragueCastleNight

Occupying a total area of over 18 acres; Prague Castle is the largest

castle complex in the world and a major Prague tourist site.

 


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