Castles are a product of the Middle Ages in Europe. From the ninth century to the fifteenth century, thousands of castles spread across Europe. In modern times, castles are mostly developed as tourist attractions, or high-end hotels and restaurants.

Here are 7 of the most beautiful castles in the world. Which would you most like to see?

Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle is a late 19th-century building located in southwestern Bavaria, Germany. Neuschwanstein Castle is a symbol of Germany. Because it is the prototype of Disney Castle, it is also called Sleeping Beauty Castle. Neuschwanstein Castle is the most photographed building in Germany and one of the most popular tourist attractions. From the distance of Neuschwanstein Castle, you can see the vast beauty of Lake Falg, Alps and forests. Because of its spectacular beauty and noble temperament, it is also known as "the place closest to a fairy tale".

Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle is located in Hampshire, England. It was built in 1839 and was listed as a first-class listed building in the United Kingdom in 1953. Highclere Castle is a typical Gothic building built in the 19th century. The interior is luxuriously decorated with giant oak steps, a large number of precious books, ornate leather wall decoration and solemn coat of arms.

Chillon Castle

Chillon Castle is a majestic medieval water castle located in Montreux, canton Vaud, Switzerland. The castle is surrounded by beautiful Lake Geneva and the majestic Albes Mountains. Because it is built on the rocks on the shore of Lake Geneva, it gives people a strange feeling of floating on the water from a distance, so it is called a strange pearl in the history of architecture. Chillon Castle is one of the most prestigious monuments in Switzerland.

Wartburg Castle

Wartburg Castle is open to the public and you can explore the castle grounds, its extensive art collection and the museum library. A wonderful relic of past centuries, this castle is a must-see for any history buff.

Schwerin Castle

Surrounded by lakes and forests, the German castle of Schwerin consists of various towers with golden domes and sparkling spires. The architecture of the castle is widely admired, and its attention to detail has made Schwerin Castle considered one of the most important architectural creations of the European era of Romantic Historicism.

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is a symbol of the spirit of Edinburgh and even Scotland, and anyone who travels to Edinburgh will not miss Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle became a royal fortress in the 6th century and has since become an important royal residence and national administrative center.

The charm of Edinburgh lies in its old age. Edinburgh Castle became the fortress of the Scottish royal family in the 6th century, more than 200 years earlier than Leeds Castle in England, more than 400 years earlier than Windsor Castle, and more than 600 years earlier than Heidelberg Castle in Germany.

Mossna Castle

Mosna Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in Poland and many tourists come here. The castle has many bell towers and corner towers, 99 in total. Every spring, a flower viewing festival is held here.