Although fairytales do only exist in stories but believe us, these most beautiful castles around the world will make you experience the magical and charming tales you heard as children. From Europe to Middle East Asia, you’ll find numberless royal residences with unimaginable beauty and a great story behind them. They spark our imagination every time we thought about them.
Whenever we talk about castles, the first thing we think about is Europe. Because it is a hub of the most adorable ones. So most of the castles in this list are from Europe. Check them out here.
Most Beautiful Castles in the World
1. Eltz Castle, Germany
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Eltz Castle is the most magnificent castle in the world. It is a medieval castle built in the 12th century that looks like a fairytale comes true. Now it is owned by the same family that lived here in the 12th century. The castle possesses 100 rooms on its eight floors.
This place is more special for Harry Potter fans because the castle almost looks like the famed wizarding school.
Timings: Eltz Castle welcomes tourists from April to November. It opens daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Please also check it on the official website as it changes every year.
Entry Fees:
Adults: € 10.00 per person
Children and Students: € 6.50 per person
Family Ticket: € 28.00 (2 adults and 2 children)
How to reach: Hiking from a small town Moselkern is the only way to reach Eltz castle. You can easily reach this town by bus car, train or boat.
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2. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
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Neuschwanstein castle is a very beautifully designed castle built by King Ludwig II in the 19th century, also known as the “mad king”. But his madness has created a very beautiful architecture on the top of the hill. Its beauty has also inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle.
Timings: From 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Entry Fees:
Adults: € 15.00 per person
Children and Students: € 2.50 per person
Senior Citizen: € 14.00
How to reach: This immense castle is situated in a small village called Hohenschwangau. You can get here by train.
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3. Bran Castle, Romania
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Bran Castle is a 13th-century fortress that is popularly known as Dracula’s Castle. Its dramatic architecture is based on the image of Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula. This makes it the most iconic and famous castle in Romania.
Timings: From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Entry Fees:
Adults: € 8.50 per person
Children and Students: € 5.50 per person
Senior Citizen: € 6.50
How to reach: Barn Castle is located 25 km away from Brasov city. You can get here by bus.
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4. Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
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Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most popular castles in the country of castles, Scotland. When you take a look at it, you’ll understand why so many people visit this castle year after year. It is located on its own little island that provides immense peace to visitors. It is one of the most beautiful castles in the world.
Timings: From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Entry Fees:
Adults: € 10.00 per person
Children and Students: € 6.00 per person
Senior Citizen: € 9.00
How to reach: It is located on a small island in the western highland of Scotland. The island is about 1 km away from the port of village Dornie. You can reach there by bus.
5. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
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Edinburgh is another Scottish beauty sitting on the top of Castle Rock. Apart from its beauty and historic importance, this castle protected many Scottish men during the war. It is a great shelter that is very difficult to reach and able to see an enemy. However, its ownership had been changed many times between the Scottish and the English men.
According to the stories, Edinburgh was built on a volcano that erupted many centuries ago.
Timings: From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Entry Fees:
Adults: € 21.00 per person
Children and Students: € 12.50 per person
Senior Citizen: € 17.00
How to reach: It just requires a short walk from Edinburgh’s main railway station to the castle.
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6. Mont-Saint-Michel Castle, France
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Mont-Saint-Michel castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the world that takes you back to the middle ages. It is in the form of a medieval monastery that attracts pilgrims for centuries. Here you’ll find a historic church, museums, shops, restaurants and hotels.
Timings:
November to March: From 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
July to August: From 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Entry Fees:
Adults: € 11.00 per person
Children and Students: Free
How to reach: Take a train to reach Rennes, which is the nearest town to Mont-Saint Michel. You have a direct bus to the castle from there.
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7. Windsor Castle, England
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Undoubtedly, Windsor is the most valued and beautiful castle in England. It is serving the British royal people for centuries. It was built in the 12th century when Henry I is in the power. The castle is surrounded by 13 acres of land that features a palace, fortification and a small town.
Timings:
March to October: From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
November to February: From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Entry Fees:
Adults: € 26.50 per person
Children and Students: € 17.50 per person
Under 5: Free
How to reach: Reach Windsor and Eton Riverside railway station. It is just 10 minute walk from the castle.
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8. Matsumoto Castle, Japan
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Matsumoto Castle is the only Asian castle that competes with the beauty of majestic castles of Europe. It is the largest castle in Japan embellished with a sophisticated system of moats and walls. The castle was built in the 1500s and now it is the top tourist attraction in Japan.
Timings: From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fees:
Adults: 700 yen per person
Children and Students: 300 yen per person
How to reach: It is 15 minutes away from the town “Sneaker”. You can reach this town by train.
9. Kilkenny Castle, Ireland
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Kilkenny Castle in Ireland has its own historic importance, especially how it evolves. It started its journey as a wooden fort in the 12th century. But over the years it is gone through several changes and now it possesses one of the most beautiful castle architecture in the world.
Timings:
October to March: From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
April to September: From 9:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Entry Fees:
Adults: € 8.00 per person
Children and Students: € 6.00 per person
Senior Citizen: € 4.00
How to reach: There are so many trains and buses to reach Kilkenny castle.
10. Alhambra Castle, Spain
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Alhambra Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the world, built by Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar in the 13th century. It strongly reflects the Moorish architecture that signature the last Muslim dynasty on the Iberian Peninsula.
Timings: From 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Entry Fees: € 14.00
How to reach: It is located on a hill walk from the city centre of Spain. We will recommend a bus to get there.