Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it.
Though not a castle in the traditional sense, the Palace of Versailles is a magnificent example of French Baroque architecture and a symbol of the absolute monarchy of Louis XIV
It was originally constructed as a small fortress in 889 and then largely ignored until its ruins were renovated and rebuilt in the mid-13th century by the Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar
The Château de Chambord in France is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its distinctive French Renaissance architecture,
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century. It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic.
It is open to visitors throughout the year and is an official residence of The Queen. The castle’s history spans almost 1,000 years, and it remains a working palace today.
Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex in the city of Himeji Hyōgo Prefecture. It is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture,
The island has held strategic fortifications since ancient times and has been the seat of the monastery from which it draws its name since the 8th century AD.