Perched dramatically on a rugged hill above the Bavarian village of Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein Castle stands as one of the most iconic and romantic castles in the world. Commissioned in 1869 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, it was envisioned as a fairy-tale retreat inspired by medieval legends, chivalry, and the operas of Richard Wagner. Although never fully completed, the castle’s breathtaking turrets, grand halls, and painted murals embody Ludwig’s dream of an idealized medieval kingdom, unto

5.7K views · 279 reactions | It is a Romanesque castle with some original Gothic elements built in the 12th century. Bojnice Castle (also known as ,castle of Spirits) is one of the most visited castles in Slovakia, receiving hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and also being a popular filming stage for gantasy and fairytale movies. | Beautiful Houses and Buildings | Facebook