This spring, if you want to immerse yourself in a romantic flower field and write a love story, or feel like a prince or princess in an ancient castle, then you are in luck.
Although the fairy tale world may not exist, you can still experience the innocence and romance of a castle. The following is a compilation of the world's most famous and beautiful castles - see which one is your cup of tea!
1. De Haar Castle in the Netherlands
De Haar Castle is the largest and most beautiful castle in the Netherlands. It was owned by the Van Zuylen family. Later, the family could no longer afford the high maintenance cost of the castle and transferred ownership to the Dehar Foundation.
The exterior of the castle is made up of red and white, which is why Dehar Castle is also known as the "Red Town". Surrounded by blue skies, white clouds, green trees, and blue water, the medieval castle of Dehar stands majestically in its classical style.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Built in 1869, Neuschwanstein Castle is a symbol of German architecture and is known as the "Snow White Castle" as it served as the prototype for Disney's castle. Neuschwanstein Castle also holds the reputation of being the crown jewel of European castles. From the castle, you can see beautiful scenery consisting of Lake Falger, the Aargau Alps, and Fiesen.
Due to its spectacular beauty and noble temperament, Neuschwanstein Castle is also known as the "closest thing to a fairy tale".
3. Mont-Saint-Michel Castle, France
Located on a small island in the department of Manche, the Chateau of Mont-Saint-Michel is France's first World Heritage Site and a famous French monument. Although it does not have the splendor of Versailles, the grandeur of the Eiffel Tower, the beauty of the Louvre, or the liveliness of the Champs Elysees, it is a place that many people dream of visiting.
4. Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg is the gateway to the Alps and the birthplace of the musical genius Mozart. The city is full of art and Baroque architecture, mainly represented by the Mirabell Gardens and Salzburg. The lush green gardens and thousands of fountains adorn Salzburg beautifully. With the majestic Alps as a backdrop, Salzburg is surrounded by greenery and is known as one of the "most beautiful cities in the world".
5. Château de Chambord, Loire, France
The Château de Chambord is world-famous for its stunning scenery. It was formerly the palace of the French kings and is the grandest and largest of all the castles in the Loire Valley, dating back more than 500 years.
The Château de Chambord is the most aristocratic area in France, surrounded by forests where kings and nobles used to vacation and hunt, as well as discuss government affairs.
Its construction is attributed to the Renaissance period and the illustrious monarch Francois, who invited art masters such as Da Vinci from Italy and spared no effort to transplant the brilliant art and architectural style of the Italian Renaissance to France, laying the foundation for the Renaissance in France.
