It's fairytale

Carstles in different regions embody regional characteristics, and carstles of different times are the expressions of history. People often relates castles with princes and princess because they means noble, elegance and romance. Here are some top castles worldwide for you to enjoy.

Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerod, Denmark

1. Frederiksborg Castle Hillerod, Denmark

Frederiksborg Castle lies on three islands in the little Frederiksborg Lake in Hillerød. The castle, restored in its original style after a fire in 1859, is considered to be the epitome of Danish Renaissance architecture. Since 1888 the main courtyard has been adorned with a copy of the Fountain of Neptune by Adrian de Vries (1623), the original of which was taken to Sweden in 1658. After the completion of Fredensborg Castle, Frederiksborg gradually acquired the character of a museum in the course of the 18th and 19th centuries and the Knights’ Hall was made into a picture gallery.

2. Karlstein Castle, Czech Republic

Karlstejn Castle

Castle Karlstejn is one of the most fairy tale castles in the Czech Republic. Castle was built in 1348 – 1368 by the King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV (St.Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge), as a place of safe-keeping for reliquaries and the crown jewels. The heart of the castle is Chapel of the Holy Cross. Its walls are coverd by semi-precious sones, gilding and 127 panel paintings of saints from the workshop of Master Theodorik. Panel paintings constitute one of the largest collections of the Gothic panel paintings in the world.

Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, Scotland

3. Kilchurn Castle Loch Awe, Scotland

Located at the northeastern end of Loch Awe in Argyll, Scotland, you will find the 15th century ruins of Kilchurn Castle. It is one of the most photographed castle ruins in the country because of the picturesque location and the romantic images it evokes, even in its current state of decay. The only access to this castle is by boat, during the summer months. You will have to take the A85 road to Lochawe, from where the boats for the castle leave from the pier. A visit to Kilchurn Castle will entrance you and take you back in time to the days of the clans. Imagine yourself standing on the turret looking out to sea as you stand guard over the castle.

4. Eilean Donan Castle Loch Duich, Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle Loch Duich, Scotland

Eilean Donan is one of the most famous castles in Scotland. Located on an islet in Loch Duich and connected to the shore via a stone bridge, the setting is particularly scenic. The charm of Eilean Donan turns it into a tourist hotspot, some might even say a tourist trap. Most tourists stop here for a few minutes on the way to Wester Ross or Skye. While the original Eilean Donan castle was built in 1220, it was subsequently demolished during the Jacobite Rising. It was restored in early 20th century. The castle is, therefore, hardly an old building. Eilean Donan has been used as a filming location in many movies, including Highlander.

Kremlin Castle, Moskow

5. Kremlin Castle, Moskow

The Kremlin in Moscow is a historic fortress and complex on the Moscow river that is sometimes referred to as the world’s eighth wonder. It is one of the main symbolic constructions in Russia and can be traced back to the 12th century when Moscow was founded (1147). Originally built from wood, the fortress was destroyed in 1238 by Mongols. The second version of the Kremlin – also wooden – was again destroyed, but this time by the great fire of Moscow (1365). The third version of the Kremlin – this one built from stone – did not prevent the Mongols from taking and burning the city and Kremlin again in 1382. As Moscow became the dominant city in northern Russia, its grand dukes decided to upgrade the castle. In 1485 a group of Italian architects started their work in Moscow. They came up with a brilliant idea that gave birth to the Kremlin as we know it today. Instead of tearing down the old walls, they built on top of them. As a result, the walls have become exceptionally thick and the castle resembles the original one. However, the strength of the Kremlin walls quickly became almost inconsequential as the Russian state expanded its power in successive centuries. The Kremlin’s defensive role had been replaced by a new, symbolic one as the symbol of the Russian state. The Kremlin has been the residence of Russian rulers, tsars, emperors, soviet leaders and presidents. Today, this citadel is the place of official ceremonies, the official residence of the Russian president and a giant museum with four palaces, four cathedrals and 20 towers that have survived the centuries and many invasions. The last time the Kremlin was successfully invaded was in 1812: Napoleon took the Kremlin but lost the war.