50 Most reviewed Castles in the world

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Prague Castle

Castle

Vast castle complex with buildings revealing architecture from Roman-style to Gothic & 20th century.

4.70 (160.9K reviews)

Wawel Royal Castle

Museum

Fortified hilltop castle, initiated in the 14th century & prettified in a variety of later styles.

4.70 (142.9K reviews)

Palace of Versailles

Castle

Immense, 18th-century palace with gilded apartments, chandeliered Hall of Mirrors & fountain show.

4.60 (138.8K reviews)

Schönbrunn Palace

Castle

18th-century summer palace with tours of lavish rococo ceremonial rooms, plus gardens with a maze.

4.70 (138K reviews)

Hawa Mahal

Castle

Palace built in the form of a high wall to screen royal ladies as they watched street festivities.

4.40 (129.8K reviews)

Tower of London

Castle

Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

4.60 (99.1K reviews)

Bran Castle

Castle

Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration.

4.40 (89.4K reviews)

Edinburgh Castle

Castle

An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.

4.60 (88.6K reviews)

City Palace

Castle

The palaces of 11 separate rulers sit together in this sprawling complex that was started in 1559.

4.50 (86.1K reviews)

Neuschwanstein Castle

Castle

Turreted, 19th-century, hilltop castle built for King Ludwig II, with tours of furnished rooms.

4.60 (83.7K reviews)

National Palace of Pena

Castle

19th-century, Romanticist palace on a high rock & former monastery site, surrounded by parkland.

4.40 (82.1K reviews)

Castelo de S. Jorge

Castle

11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.

4.40 (82.1K reviews)

Castel Sant'Angelo

Castle

Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.

4.70 (81.9K reviews)

Chapultepec Castle

Tourist attraction

This historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City houses the National Museum of History.

4.80 (74.5K reviews)

Dolmabahçe Palace

Castle

Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.

4.70 (73K reviews)

Sforzesco Castle

Castle

Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.

4.60 (69.9K reviews)

Malbork Castle

Castle

👍👍 This is by far the best castle I've visited. Huge and cinematic, it makes you feel a hero of some medieval movie. The interior is simply astonishing, and although it was almost entirely restored after WW2, it feels quite authentic. I must mention the audio excursion that comes with the tickets. A hi...

4.80 (66.2K reviews)

Osaka Castle

Castle

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

4.40 (65.2K reviews)

Peleș Castle

Castle

Neo-Renaissance residence of King Carol I with a museum of national heritage artifacts.

4.70 (60K reviews)

Castle San Felipe de Barajas

Historical landmark

Imposing hilltop fortress built in the 1600s with a complex tunnel system & offering audio tours.

4.60 (58.3K reviews)

Sinhagad Fort

Fortress

Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors, plus a temple to the goddess Kali.

4.60 (57.6K reviews)

Peniscola Castle

Castle

Massive seafront medieval fortress, once a papal seat, offering tours & cultural events.

4.60 (55.1K reviews)

Scaliger Castle

Castle

Unique 13th-century castle surrounded by water, with steep climbs leading to scenic lake views.

4.60 (54.4K reviews)

The Grand Palace

Castle

Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.

4.50 (53.1K reviews)

Heidelberg Palace

Castle

Ruined, 16th-century, red sandstone castle on a hillside, with guided tours & a huge wine barrel.

4.70 (52.2K reviews)

Quinta da Regaleira

Castle

Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.

4.80 (52K reviews)

Montjuïc Castle

Historical landmark

17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.

4.40 (51.4K reviews)

Alcázar de Segovia

Castle

👍👍 Pretty nice castle to visit. Surrounded by a valley with a nice view. As of Nov 2022, it was 6 euros to go inside and an extra 3 euros totaling 9 to climb tower, which I would say is worth it. There is a bathroom / toilet immediately after entering in the cellar. No food or drinks sold inside. You b...

4.70 (50.6K reviews)

Château de Chambord

Castle

Expansive, 16th-century, former royal palace with multiple towers and cupolas, surrounded by a moat.

4.60 (50.2K reviews)

Windsor Castle

Castle

Tour the historic royal castle full of spectacular art & antiques, plus grounds & a chapel.

4.60 (50K reviews)

Bratislava Castle

Castle

Reconstructed Baroque castle dating back to 907 A.D. & national museum located on a hilltop.

4.50 (48.2K reviews)

Książ Castle

Castle

Elegant, chateau-style castle hosting guided tours, an art gallery, 2 restaurants and 3 hotels.

4.70 (47.5K reviews)

Buda Castle

Castle

Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.

4.70 (47.2K reviews)

Himeji Castle

Castle

Iconic circa-1613 castle known for a white facade, plus towers, moats, passageways & cherry trees.

4.60 (45.2K reviews)

Chowmahalla Palace

Castle

Persian-style palaces with an opulent Durbar hall in lush grounds open for events & receptions.

4.40 (43.7K reviews)

Palais des Papes

Historical landmark

Papal palace, once rival to the Vatican, with 25 open rooms, frescoes & cultural events.

4.50 (42.2K reviews)

Belgrade Fortress

Fortress

This ancient fortress sits atop a clifflike ridge overlooking the river & offers lush park areas.

4.70 (42.1K reviews)

Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle)

Castle

Renaissance fortress rebuilt in the 19th century, with Gothic towers & a history museum.

4.60 (41.3K reviews)

Château de Chenonceau

Castle

Striking, 16th-century chateau spanning river, housing tapestry and Old Master paintings collection.

4.70 (39K reviews)

The Royal Palace

Castle

👍👍 Very grateful to the Royal Family of Sweden for sharing a portion of their life to the public. It's nice to see the beautiful interiors of the palace and the opulence that goes with it. It's good to have a guide like Irene when visiting the palace as you you'll hear the stories and event history for...

4.50 (37.9K reviews)

Santa Bárbara Castle

Castle

City views spread from this hilltop, 9th-century Muslim castle with a history museum & guided tours.

4.70 (35.7K reviews)

Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

Castle

👍👍 Wow, wow, wow. Excellent castle visit to the Imperial Castle. Located at the top of a hill, overlooking the city of Nuremberg, the Imperial Castle is reached after a serious climb uphill. Not difficult for the fully able ,it is a long rather arduous slog up to the courtyard. *******,Handicap VERY di...

4.60 (35.2K reviews)