Castles

When you open the gate to Europe, you will always note the grand and majestic castles: Elizabeth II's favorite Windsor Castle, Louis XIV's favorite Chateau de Versailles and the global attraction Edinburgh International Festival. The following trip will lead you to ancient European castles to see the whole of romance and beauty from magnificence.

England

Windsor Castle, England

People are used to calling the town where Windsor Castle is located the “King’s City”. The history of the town is even longer than the castle.

Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle sits on the river valley of the dreamlike Len, 4 miles east of Maidstone, Kent, England. The whole castle is built at the center of a small lake, surrounded by the grace of tranquil water.

Scotland

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is as the symbol of the city as Big Ben is important to the city of London. It is the spiritual support of the whole Scotland.

France

Mont-St-Michel Castle

When the bus approached Mont St Michel from Pontorson, I felt breathtaking astonishment. A castle together with rocks, houses, and an abbey rose on the horizon right at the end of the long dyke…

Chambord of Loire River

Chambord is the largest and grandest among all castles in the Loire River valley. It has a history of over 500 years. Residents in the neighborhood like to call Chambord and Chenonceau king and queen.

Spain

Alcazar de Segovia

Alcazar de Segovia is situated in the west of Segovia city. The castle sits right on the fortress of Castles, a city of Northern Spain??

Romania

Dracula's Castle

Bran Castle is located in the Midwest of Romania. It is also the legendary Dracula's Castle where vampires gather. It was initially built by King of Hungary from 1377 to defend the attacks of Turkish people. But now …

Czechoslovakia

Prague Castle

Prague Castle is situated on the foothill beside Vltava River. It is a fortress of Czechoslovakia. The castle was first built by the prince of Prague on the hills of Vltava in the 9th century. Since then, he ...

Germany

Neuschwanstein

When we talk about German castles, we have to always mention that enamored, stubborn and somewhat self-retained King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Among the numerous castles in Germany, the most famous one is still the dreamlike Neuschwanstein.

Heidelberg Schloss

Heidelberg Schloss was in the 12th century. Located on the top of Konigsstuhl Mt., Heidelberg Schloss presents many historic attractions.