Incredible Castles From Around The World

The history, elegance and awe associated with castles has long held the imagination of visitors from across the globe; with the keeps representing a forgotten way of life and the grand walls and immense towers offering a reminder of the great wars of the past.

The allure of castles has proven too strong for us to resist any longer, which is why we have gathered a collection of the most impressive castles from every corner of the globe to explore. From the grandiose Buda Castle to the Romanian fortress that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula and even our very own Castle Rushden on the Isle of Man - the fortifications are as varied as they are magnificent.

 And having whet our appetite for castles we couldn’t just stop there! We have also explored some of the common structures seen in castle design and the killer defensive features they employed to fend off siege. So what are you waiting for? Grab your bow and arrow or put on your chainmail armour and check out our “Incredible Castles From Around The World” infographic below!