The fascinating histories of fairy-tale European castles

Neuschwanstein castle, Germany

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Neuschwanstein Castle, inspired by Disneyland's Cinderella, took 24 years to build, but was never completed. After Ludwig II's death, it was opened as a museum to repay debts.

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Pena palace, Portugal

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Sintra, Portugal's popular tourist destination, features whimsical castles and Romanticist architecture. Pena Palace, a 1,500-foot-high chapel, is visible from Lisbon and is transformed by King Ferdinand in 1838.

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Alcázar of segovia, Spain

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The Alcázar of Segovia, a medieval castle in Spain, has a rich history, serving as a royal palace, prison, House of Parliament, artillery college, military academy, film set, and museum.

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Château de chambord – France

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The Château de Chambord, built by King Francis I in 1519, is the largest in Loire Valley and a splendid architectural wonder. Originally a hunting lodge, it was only used as a temporary residence during hunting season.

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Windsor castle, England

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Windsor Castle, England's oldest and largest inhabited castle, houses British royalty since the 11th century, with impressive interiors, including St. George's Chapel and dungeon.

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