When I first came to London I was fascinated by its historical sites, especially those from the Tudor era. As a historian, I loved wandering around different castles and palaces. However I quickly realized that my friend who was traveling with me at the time didn’t share my passion. And he was not the only one who wasn’t interested in visiting historical sites. Many people simply don’t find them as exciting as for example getting on a London Eye.
That’s why I decided to launch a project called ‘Around the World in 80 Castles’. I want to show you world’s best and most beautiful castles (and a few palaces) in Europe. Through historical buildings, I want to show you that stories behind them aren’t always boring and visiting castles and palaces can be fun.
The places I chose for this project are special from both esthetical point of view, as well as its historical significance. From UNESCO world heritage sites such as Mont St-Michel or Alhambra, thought landmarks such as Versailles or Tower of London, finishing on lesser-known private residences like Hever Castle.
While this project mostly focuses on Europe there are many castles around the world that are definitely worth visiting and will be featured additionally!
Using my knowledge about world history, combined with a passion for travel I want to take you on this journey with me and get inspired to visit some of these amazing buildings!
Each castle will be featured on my site and some will get a video, so don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Below you can see all the castles I’m going to be visiting soon. If you have any other recommendations please post them below as I might consider adding it to my list!
Most Beautiful Castles in Europe
Austria
- Hohenwerfen Castle
- Castle of Reifenstein
- Schonbrunn Palace ✓
Belgium
- Miranda Castle
Croatia
- Dioclecian's Palace in Split ✓
Czech Republic
- Hluboka Castle
- Hradcany Castle
Denmark
- Kronburg Castle

England
- Bodiam Castle
- Hever Castle ✓
- Hampton Court Palace ✓
- Tower of London ✓
- Windsor Castle
- Warwick Castle
France
- Loire Valley: Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord ✓
- Palais des Papes in Avignon ✓
- Carcassone Castle & Citadel
- Mont St-Michel ✓
- Vaux-le-Vicomte & Fontainebleau ✓
- Versailles Palace ✓
Germany
- Albrechtsburg
- Frankenstein Castle
- Heidelberg Castle
- Hohenschwangau Castle ✓
- Lichtenstein Castle
- Linderhof Palace
- Mortizburg
- Moyland Castle
- Neuschwanstein ✓
- Sanssouci Palace
- Schwerin Castle
- Wartburg
Hungary
- Buda Castle ✓
- Vajdahunyad Castle ✓
Italy
- Castel s'Angelo ✓
- Miramare
- Tropea
Ireland
- Blarney Castle
- Dublin Castle
- Kilkenny Castle
- Kylemore Abbey

Luxembourg
Netherlands
- Muiden Castle ✓
Poland
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- Kornik Castle
- Malbork Castle ✓
- Moszna
Portugal
Romania
- Bran Castle
- Hunyadi Castle
- Peles Castle
Russia
- Catherine’s Palace
- Palace of Tzar Alexei Mikhailovich

Scotland
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- Caerlaverock Castle
- Culzean Castle
- Edinburgh Castle
- Eilean Donan
- Dunnottar Castle
- Glamis Castle
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Slovakia
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- Bojnice Castle
- Orava Castle
- Spis Castle
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Slovenia
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- Predjama Castle ✓
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Spain
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- Alcazar de Segovia
- Alhambra
- Castillo de Coca
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Switzerland
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- Chateau de Chillon
- Oberhofen Castle
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Ukraine
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- The Swallow's Nest
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Wales
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- Cardiff Castle
- Pembroke Castle
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Frank Ubcool
Thursday 17th of May 2018
Wow, what a nice collection! You really know your stuff about beautiful castles :) When I read the introduction I was thinking my favourite castle ever is, and always will be is Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, and I'm glad to have found that name here too! I'm moving to Germany soon and I'm looking forward to checking out those castles mentioned from there!
Carolyn
Tuesday 14th of November 2017
I found a beautiful photo of a castle on Pinterest, but it did not have a name or location listed. If I sent it to you, would you be able to identify it for me? I think what you are doing is magnificent!
Anna
Tuesday 14th of November 2017
Possibly! Please email it to [email protected] .
Stu
Tuesday 20th of June 2017
You're missing out on some of the best Welsh castles from the north. Caernarfon, Beaumaris and Conwy are amazing.
Anna
Thursday 22nd of June 2017
I'm hoping to visit them too!
Amberly "Zoom" Hoffman
Friday 22nd of April 2016
So happy to hear there are castles in Japan! I'd love to see that! Can't wait!
Shabrina
Thursday 21st of April 2016
wow! sounds cool. Do u write the article on each castle u visit? really want to check it out :)
Anna
Saturday 23rd of April 2016
That's the plan :)