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Historical castles away from tourist paths

These castles located away from common tourist destinations showcase various periods of European and American architecture. From medieval fortresses to royal residences, each castle presents its unique history. The buildings stand in specific locations: on islands, inside mountain caves, or among vineyards.

Boldt Castle
Boldt Castle

United States of America

A castle on an island built in 1900. Construction was never completed. The property includes 120 rooms with marble floors.

Château de Saumur
Château de Saumur

France

Medieval fortress from the 10th century with four round towers. The castle houses a museum with art collections and horse figures.

Castello di Amorosa
Castello di Amorosa

United States of America

A winery with 107 rooms, built in 1994. The architecture follows medieval Italian castles from the 13th century.

Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle

Ireland

A castle from the 12th century with 800 years of history. The estate includes 100 hectares of gardens and a medieval great hall.

Kronborg Castle
Kronborg Castle

Denmark

Legendary Danish castle inspiring Shakespeare’s Hamlet setting.

Schloss Neuschwanstein
Schloss Neuschwanstein

Germany

Fairytale-like castle nestled in Bavarian Alps.

Bran Castle
Bran Castle

Romania

Infamous gothic home of Count Dracula in Transylvania, Romania.

Predjama Castle
Predjama Castle

Slovenia

Remarkable castle built into a mountain cave in Slovenia.

Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle

United Kingdom

Renowned Scottish castle situated on an island at the confluence of three sea lochs.

Alhambra
Alhambra

Spain

A lavish palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain.

Hluboka nad Vltavou Castle
Hluboka nad Vltavou Castle

Czech Republic

Spectacular Czech castle that resembles England's Windsor Castle.

Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle

United Kingdom

Tallest stately home in northern Scotland overlooking the North Sea.

Pena Palace
Pena Palace

Portugal

Colorful Romanticist castle sitting atop a hill in Sintra, Portugal.

Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle

Japan

One of Japan’s premier historic castles nicknamed 'Crow Castle' due to its black exterior.

Château de Chillon
Château de Chillon

Switzerland

Beautiful island castle located on the shore of Lake Geneva.

Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle

United Kingdom

A 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England.

Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle

United Kingdom

An idyllic setting for a castle with its own moat in Kent, England.

Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle

Ireland

Home to the world-renowned Blarney Stone in Cork, Ireland.

Hearthstone Castle
Hearthstone Castle

United States of America

Medieval castle with four round towers built in the 14th century. The stone walls are three meters thick and surround a square courtyard with a well.

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