Brother Rim said: You should have fantasized more than once - wearing a dazzling long skirt and a tiara, dancing, or fighting a fire-breathing dragon on the top floor of the tower. Today you will see many beautiful castles, at this time you seem to be in the scene of cinderella's visit to the ball; you are in the mysterious castle where vampires gather; before you come and go, you have already seen Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - here are the ten most dreamy castles in Europe, where the fairy tale world and the real world intersect!
Written by: Kimberley lovato
Neuschwanstein castle
Bavaria, Germany·
Autumn evenings are misty and the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkles over Neuschwanstein Castle.
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King Ludwig II of Bavaria was fond of castles, and among the many castles, Neuschwanstein Castle is the most famous and costly. The construction of cinderella's castle in Walt Disney World was inspired by Neuschwanstein Castle. With its fairytale and dreamy charm, Neuschwanstein Castle welcomes millions of visitors every year. According to the original construction plan, the castle was intended to build 200 rooms, but only 14 were eventually completed, decorated with dazzling and luxurious gold leaves, ornate wood carvings and magnificent frescoes, Ludwig II has always been fascinated by the operas created by the composer Richard Wagner, and all kinds of European mythology.
Bran Castle
· Brasov, Romania
Located in transylvania in central Romania, Brown Castle is better known as dracula's castle.
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The whole castle seems to be protected by mysterious forces! Perhaps this feeling is due to the fact that Brown Castle is too much like the real residence of the novelist Bram Stoker's Earl Dracula, and because the fog around the castle is often thick, like a mystery. Literature lovers and vampire literature advocates still rush to see the "magic castle" in their hearts. Every year on Halloween, it's "overcrowded," and visitors pretend to be "shivering" under the dim lights. Yet the novelist Bram Stoker never came here.
Chambord castle
· Loire-Cher, France·
The spectacular Chambord fully embodies the majestic and magnificent characteristics of the French Renaissance.
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Chambord is a landmark of the French Renaissance and the largest of all the castles in the Loire valley. In 1519, Francis I ordered the construction of Chambord and its use as a hunting post for the court, so not many people would live in the symmetrical building for long. Chambourg has 440 rooms, more than 100 of which are open to the public, and dozens of stairs – including a double spiral staircase said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci. More than 50 square kilometres of parkland around the castle offer hiking, cycling, boating and other activities, in addition to a 4WD drive tour of the nature reserve (which is generally prohibited) accompanied by a guide.
Moszna castle
·Poland·
With 365 rooms and 99 towers, this Polish castle is a realistic version of Hogwarts School.
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Built in the 17th century as the former residence of the Tiele-Winckler family, Mossner Castle was originally designed in the Baroque style, and later added neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance side halls, transforming the entire castle into a World of Hogwarts. The night view is the most chic, and the tower seems to hide Rapunzel. The pond is reflected in the shimmering windows, which look like a fairyland. After World War II, it was once the garrison of Soviet troops. Today, the 365-room castle is the first choice for art exhibitions and concerts, and the open green space around the castle provides a great place for a family picnic.
Leeds Castle
· Kent, England ·
The history of Lidsburg dates back to at least the 10th century, and its deep sediment has attracted countless tourists from all over the world.
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The magnificent Fort Lids is built on two small islands in the middle of the lake, and the beautiful water of the lake adds a rich romantic atmosphere to the castle. At a glance, it will give people the sense of the picture of the beginning of the fairy tale "a long time ago". Built during the reign of Henry I, Lidsburg has been used for nearly 900 years and is in most cases the residence of the royal family, which has been inhabited by six medieval queens, hence the name "ladies castle". Opened to the public in 1974, Leedsburg is now home to three restaurants, an inn, a labyrinth of purple shirts and several eagle training demonstration sites, with different cultural events staged throughout the year.
Prague Castle
·Prague, Czech Republic·
St. Vitus Cathedral Vitus cathedral) is the most attractive gem in Prague Castle.
Prague Castle looks like a fairytale village from the movies, but in reality it's a complex of gardens, courtyards, alleys and historic buildings. St. Vitus Cathedral, where Czech kings and queens were crowned, is located here. As one of the largest castle-like complexes in the world, Prague Castle and its outbuildings cover an area of 70,000 square meters. In the ninth century, Prince Bořivoj ordered the construction of Prague Castle as a fortification. It has since undergone several expansions and has been used as the official residence of successive monarchs and heads of state.
Pena Palace
· Sintra, Portugal
The colorful Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, attracts people to stop and admire its courtyards.
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Pena Palace in Sintra, with its bright hues of red and yellow, is nestled in the mountains and can be seen by anyone as far away as Lisbon on a clear day. This World Heritage Site dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was dedicated to Madame Pena's church. It was built several times before it was finally built into a royal palace by King Ferdinand II in the mid-19th century. This mixture of Gothic, Manuel and Moorish architectural styles is so rare in southern Europe that it is no wonder that the fairy tale master Hans Christian Andersen called them "the most beautiful place in Portugal".
Bojnice castle
· Bojnice, Slovakia
Bojnice Castle is the most famous and popular castle in Slovakia.
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Bojnice Castle is one of the most popular castles in Slovakia, as if it had been recreated from a dream. Its prototype is a wooden fortress built in the 12th century, which changed hands several times in the middle and was finally sublimated in the hands of the last private owner, count jános ferenc pálffy. He transformed it in the form of a castle in the Loire Valley. Unfortunately, he died before the castle was built. Today, the famous paintings and antiques collected by the Count are still on display in the castle. Bojnice Castle is particularly famous for its candlelit night tours, which host the International Ghost Festival at the end of April.
Segovia fortress
· Segovia, Spain
Before night falls, the last rays of sunlight shine on the Segovia Castle, reflecting a charming light.
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Like most Spanish castles, Segovia Castle was built for defense, but almost none of the original tectonic facilities have survived. Its towering round towers and the magnificence of the confluence of two rivers make the castle more of a fairytale rather than a strategic fortress. Historically, the grand stone building has played a variety of roles: the royal palace that served as the coronation site of Queen Isabella I in 1474; the state prison; the military academy; and the museum that now houses rare paintings, furniture, and an armoury. Not only that, but in the 1967 Hollywood movie Camelot, Sir Lancelot's home was set there.
Buda Castle
·Budapest, Hungary·
Built in the 13th century, Buda Castle is a far cry from any other castle.
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Since king béla iv of Hungary built Buda Castle in the 13th century, the passage of time, cultural and historical changes, constant invasions, and popular architectural styles throughout the centuries have been pounding the appearance of the Buda Castle District. The Buda Castle district on the banks of the Danube River is built on a limestone plateau, with cobbled streets connecting the trinity square, matthias church, the Hungarian national gallery and the Budapest history museum inside buda castle. Standing on the white stone towers of fisherman's bastion, the view of the chain bridge and the city will make you feel like you are in a dream.
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