How 8 look the best castles in Europe (photos)
They are visited by millions of tourists every year.
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Neuschwanstein, Germany
Neuschwanstein castle in the Bavarian Alps is considered one of the most famous in the world. He is quite “young” — the construction of the castle was completed only in 1886. King Ludwig II insisted on personal approval of each drawing. The interior of the castle inspired by Wagner’s operas.
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Neuschwanstein castle became the prototype of the castle in Disneyland Paris and a source of inspiration for Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Swan lake”. Its history is also closely linked with the looted treasures for the personal collection of Hitler.
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Bran, Romania
Bran castle is located on the border Munteniya and Transylvania. It was built in the late 14th century by local residents at their own expense, and for some centuries they did not pay taxes to the state Treasury.
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Bran served as a defense fortress. It has 4 levels, and its halls and corridors constitute a mysterious labyrinth. According to the legend, here during the military campaigns spent the voivode Vlad Tepes. That is why bran also called the Dracula castle.
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Chambord, France
One of the most beautiful castles of the Loire was built in the first half of the 16th century by order of king Francis I, who wanted to be closer to our neighborhood favorite, the Countess Turi.
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In this architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance, 426 rooms, 77 staircases and 282 fireplaces. Recent studies demonstrate that the project of the castle among the other architects he employed Leonardo da Vinci.
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Posnanski castle, Poland
Built in the 17th century, the castle is by the village of Moszna in the opolskie Voivodeship. It is built in eclectic style.
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Posnanski the castle was badly damaged during a fire in 1896, but was rebuilt. Now it operates a hotel.
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Leeds Castle, UK
Leeds castle is a 12th century built on a lake island in the English County of Kent. A stone building was erected on the site of the former wooden.
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Lived English Queen Eleanor of Castile, Margaret French and others. Some time spent here in conclusion, the future Queen Elizabeth I. Today in Leeds, collections of furniture, ceramics, tapestries, paintings and Chinese porcelain.
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Pena Palace, Portugal
Beautiful Palace in this style stands on a rock towering above the town of Sintra. It was built in the first half of the 19th century by order of Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, husband of Queen Maria II of Portugal.
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The Palace was inspired by a Russian millionaire Arseny Morozov and architect Victor Mazyrin for the construction of the mansion on Vozdvizhenka street in Moscow, which is now known as the House of receptions of the Government of the Russian Federation.
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Bojnice castle, Slovakia
The castle in Bojnice is first mentioned in the 12th century, but the modern form it has acquired in 1909. He’s a little reminiscent of the French castles of the Loire.
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For a long time Bojnice castle was owned by kings. Today it is a place of pilgrimage for tourists. There is also often shoot fabulous films, for example, it was here they filmed “the Cave of the Golden rose”.
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The Alcázar Of Segovia, Spain
Castle of the Spanish kings in Segovia was built in the 12th century as an Arab fortress. This is one of the most beautiful and recognizable palaces not only Spain but all of Europe. In addition to the residence of the kings here was located the prison and the Royal artillery Academy.
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The castle is a Museum, where you can see furniture, interiors, collection of arms and portraits of the kings of Castile.
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