Nestled in idyllic Bavaria, the Neuschwanstein Castle stands out as Germany's most famous. It's a grand masterpiece erected in 1869 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
An awe-inspiring edifice from the 14th century, Hunyad Castle is the largest in all of Romania. To appreciate its gothic architectural splendor, you have to cross a bridge over the Zlaști River.
Colomares Castle graces the city of Benalmádena in Andalucía, southern Spain. It was constructed in the late 1980s by Esteban Martín, as a tribute to Christopher Columbus.
This opulent medieval castle perches on a hilltop in northern Slovakia. Construction traces back to the 12th century, though it underwent a complete rebuild a century later.
A perfect blend of elegance and history, Chenonceau Castle is among the most beautiful and popular in the Loire Valley, France.
Dunrobin Castle is privately owned by the Countess of Sutherland. It stands majestically in the mountainous Highlands region of Scotland.
Trakai, the ancient capital of Lithuania, is home to a castle whose roots trace back to the 14th century.
Perched 50 meters (164 feet) above the sea on Scotland's northeastern coast, lie the captivating ruins of the medieval Dunnottar Castle.