Castles
10535 PlacesCastle tourism invites visitors into history, romance, and architectural splendor. Castles, primarily from the medieval era, were originally fortified structures built by nobility or royalty for defense and as symbols of power. Many sit atop strategic sites overlooking villages or countryside, offering commanding views and engaging stories of their past.
Modern-day travelers can explore castles through guided tours, often furnished with period artifacts. Some castles are converted into luxury accommodations, while others host festivals, performances, or historical reenactments that bring the past to life.
Castle Waardenburg
Netherlands
Huys Dever
Netherlands
Kasteel Duivenvoorde
Netherlands
Burcht Van Leiden
Netherlands
Het Kasteel van Rhoon
Netherlands
Ruins of Teylingen
Netherlands
Huis Cammingha
Netherlands
Beverweerd Castle
Netherlands
Bolenstein
Netherlands