Castles Around The World

Use these links and resources to find facts and photos for castles and palaces around the world, including medieval fortresses in Asia and American guilded age homes, often called "castles."
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Medieval castle at Penaranda de Duero, northern Spain - Photo by Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos Collection/Getty Images
Definition and Short History of Castles
What is a castle? Find definitions, history, and resources for learning about castles, palaces, fortresses, and stronghouses.
Castles, Fortresses, and Palaces
Designs for some of the houses we live in today have been influenced by the great châteaux and manor houses of Europe and the imperial residences of the East. Learn about the world's most remarkable castles, fortresses, and palaces in this architectural photo gallery.
Chateau de Pray - Photo by Comstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images (cropped)
Sleep in Someone Else's Castle
In Great Britain, Ireland and Europe, hundreds of castles, chateaux, and grand manor homes have been transformed into inns and resorts. Where are they?
Germany, Neuschwanstein, castle surrounded by mist and mountains - Photo of Neuschwanstein Castle by John Wang/Digital Vision/Getty Images
The 10 Most Romantic, Picturesque Castles from Around the World
For castle lovers everywhere, here's a roundup of the world's most romantic castles, with links to photos and resources.
Castles and Palaces of Europe by Ulrike Schober and Florian Monheim - Cropped image courtesy Amazon.com
Top 10 Gift Books for Castle Lovers
For beautiful photographs and stories about the world's great castles, check out these photo books and travel guides.
Fairy-Tale Castle - Melissa Snell
Medieval Clip Art Castles
Castle graphics, icons, castle images, towers, walls,castle clip art
Castle Tours
Tour a medieval castle online, learn castle history and terminology, find castles for sale, and sign up for a real tour of great European castles.
Castles, Palaces and Fortresses in Medieval Times
The Castle was the ultimate status symbol for medieval lords. It was a home, a fortress, an outpost, and a safe place for everyone to take refuge in times of danger. It was an integral part of a knight's life and one of the most enduring symbols of medieval culture. Explore these romantic and mysterious structures at the websites provided here.