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This is a chort collection of amazing castles from around the world, including French, German, English, Japanese, Scottish and also some Medieval Castles. Whether young or old…they are a work of art each that can make any envious of such a home.
1. Château de Beynac is a French castle, located in Beynac-et-Cazenac. Built in the Middle Ages, it sits on a cliff overlooking the Dordogne River.
2. Bodiam Castle sits next to Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dallyngrigge as defense against French invasion.
3. Schloss Moritzburg is in Moritzburg, Germany. Originally built as a hunting place for Duke Moritz of Saxony, this castle was continually amended and remodeled.
4. Torre De Belém was constructed in the 16th century in Lisbon, Portugal. Since then, it has become the honor of the city, representing Portuguese strength.
5. Taj Mahal in Agra, India, was created in the honor of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is known for its beauty, spirit, and “jewel” of the Muslim art.
6. Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, Japan is open for tours and sightseeing. While mostly built with concrete, it has a number of wooden buildings within, which were burnt during previous battles but continually remained intact until today.
7. Castelo de Santo Ângelo was built in Rome by the Emperor Hadrian. It was originally created as a tomb but was mostly used as a defense fortress. From its top place, a wonderful view of Rome is presented.
8. Château de Chaumont in France was constructed by Eudes II, Count of Blois, in the 10th century. It was originally built as defense from enemies, but was burnt entirely in 1465 by the word of Louis XI. Charles I d’Amboise began rebuilding the castle that same year, but after some break, it was finally finished at 1510 by his son, Charles II d’Amboise de Chaumont.
9.Bamburgh Castle is a wonderful beauty in Northumberland, England.
10. Château de Chenonceau in France, was was designed by Philibert Delorme and built in the 11th century.
11. Eilean Donan is in Scotland, close to the village of Dornie. It is named after St. Donan, a celtic saint of the Dark Ages.
February 21st, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Taj Mahal is not a castle. Its a Tomb, where Shah Jahan and his wife were buried, and her name is not Mumtaj Mahal, its just Mumtaj. Taj Mahal is also called Mumtaj Mahal.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I would recommend adding the castle Carcassone in southern france. It is one of the best castles i’ve seen, plus they filmed Robin Hood, with Kevin Costner there
http://www.carcassonne.org/
July 30th, 2008 at 3:07 am
omfg
the nicest ones are in scotland and the taj isnt a castle is a monument lol
November 8th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Hey guys, check out Neuschwanstein, it’s the most amazing castle i’ve ever seen. Eilean Donan turned me on to Castles, so that will always have a special place in my heart, but Neuschwanstein is the most amazing structure I have ever seen, let alone castle. In one single word, as you may have already guessed, “amazing”.