Germany's iconic masterpiece built by King Ludwig II in 1869, influenced Disney's "Sleeping Beauty Castle" and later inspired "Game of Thrones".
Romania's largest from the 14th century, showcases gothic splendor and is a must-visit in Transylvania, accessed via a bridge over the Zlaști River.
A 1980s tribute to Christopher Columbus by Esteban Martín, blends Neo-Romanesque, Neo-Mudejar, Neo-Byzantine, and Neo-Gothic styles, creating a relatively young yet impressive masterpiece.
This medieval castle, originally dating back to the 12th century and rebuilt a century later, exudes a fairy-tale-like charm with its romantic architecture.
A historic and elegant masterpiece in the Loire Valley, France, known as the "Castle of the Ladies" due to its ownership by influential women like Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
A medieval Scottish monument expanded in 1845 by architect Charles Barry, known for the Palace of Westminster in London.
A majestic neo-gothic structure atop Mount Hohenzollern, a renowned and visited landmark near Stuttgart, Germany.
A unique 14th-century island castle in Lithuania's ancient capital, now a top tourist attraction in the Baltic states.
Ruins perched 50 meters above Scotland's northeastern coast, attracting thousands of visitors yearly and serving as a birdwatcher's haven.
Towering 175 meters in northern Austria, its medieval origins date back to the 9th century, visible up to 30 kilometers away on clear days.