Castles are the best architectural monuments of the past. They look so amazing that it’s hard to believe that they were built only by human hands, without using any modern machinery available today. They present luxury, power and served as bastions during the wars. The following magnificent castles will certainly deserve your attention.

Castle Lichtenstein, Germany

This castle is so beautiful so it looks as scenery from a fairy tale. During its long history it was destroyed twice but luckily, it was renewed again.

Castle Stalker, Scotland

This castle is built in 1320 by Sir John Stewart and it is very attractive and worth visiting. You may have seen it if you have watched the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”. You can take a tour and visit it with a prior arrangement.

Dunnottar Castle, Scotland

Situated in the hilly environment in the north-east of Scotland, built in the sixteenth century, this castle was previously a storehouse, a prison and a court. Now, there is a beautiful seafood restaurant and a well-known museum. Don’t walk around without a compass or a map.

Castle St Angelo, Rome

If you want to enjoy Renaissance masterpieces and stoneware or antique weapons, you must visit the National museum of this wonderful castle. You will be stunned by the amazing look from the balcony because it’s the highest building in Rome.

Castle Predjama, Slovenia

This castle, like the most of them, has a very rich history. There is a romantic legend related to the rebellious and stubborn knight Erazem of Predjama. The castle was renovated so you can see lots of oil paintings and many fantastic objects.

Castle Hohenzollern, Stuttgart

Situated on top of a high mountain, about 2800 meters above the sea level, this castle has an eagle’s gate to welcome tourists from all over the world. It used to be a bastion of German emperors.