If you love travelling and visiting historical sites, this article is for you. This is our list of top 10 awesome castles around the world.
1. The Swallow’s Nest
One of the most popular attractions in Crimea, this compact castle hangs over the edge of a cliff on the southern coastline of the Ukraine.
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2. Burghausen Castle
Found in the town of Burghausen, Bavaria this is one of the longest castles in the world at 1,043 meters.
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3. Prague Castle
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is largest ancient castle in the world.
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4. Mehrangarh Fort
Located in the city of Jodhpur this is one of the largest forts in India. Situated 400 feet above the surrounding city.
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5. Potala Palace
In the Himalayas the Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet. Until the 14th Century it was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama.
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6. Neuschwanstein Castle
Located high in the Bavarian Alps of Germany, this fairy-tale-esque castle was considered very modern for its time.
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7. Matsumoto Castle
Also known as Matsumotojo, this is one of Japan’s oldest castles.
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8. Palacio de Pena
One of the oldest castles inspired by European Romanticism the Pena National Palace is perched on top of a hill overlooking the town of Sintra.
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9. Windsor Castle
Built shortly after William the Conqueror invaded England about 1,000 years ago, Windsor castle is the longest occupied castle in all of Europe.
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10. Mont Saint-Michel
Just of the coast of Normandy, on a small island, you with find the Mont Saint-Michel.
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