6 Of The Biggest And Most Beautiful Castles In The World

From the ancient pyramids to the most beautiful modern skyscrapers of Dubai, people love and admire the beautiful architecture of our magnificent creations. Regardless of the significance, we as humans are able to achieve amazing feats and throughout history this has been proven multiple times. However, some of the most admirable buildings we still have left today are the huge castles, which served to protect the elite of the medieval times. Whether due to the children stories who take place their or due to the history you can feel in their walls, castles will always be glorious. With that in mind, here are 6 of the biggest and most beautiful castles in the world you should definitely visit at least once in your life.

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6. Prague Castle, Czech Republic

The Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic is one of the oldest castles in Europe with its construction beginning as early as the ninth century. It is also one of the biggest, being 570 meters long and around 130 meters wide.

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5. Kilkenny Castle, Ireland

Built as early as 1195 by William Marshal in order to state its control of the fording-point of the River Nore, the Kilkenny Castle is also one of the most popular attractions in Ireland.

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4. Windsor Castle, England

Infamous for its beauty, the magnificent Windsor Castle in England has a long association with the British royal family. Currently more than 500 people live and work there.


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3. Miranda Castle, Belgium

Built in 1866, the Miranda Castle in Belgium, known also as the Noisy Castle, is not only one of the biggest in the world, but it also captivates visitors with its haunting glory.

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2. Alcazar of Segovia, Spain

Originally built in the 12th century to serve as a fortress and serving as a royal palace, state prison and a military academy the Alcazar of Segovia castle in Spain is also one of the main inspirations behind the Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle.

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1. Mont Saint Michel, France

Coming straight out of the fairy-tale world and located in Normandy, France, Mont Saint Michel is one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites and is visited by more than 3 million people each year.


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