The most beautiful castle in the world. It shimmers with colors and is located in Europe
The list of the most beautiful castles in the world was recently shared by the portal cnn.com. They have erected some extraordinary things, the view of which can take your breath away. They are something for lovers of fairy tales, fantasy and legends. We liked one in particular. To see it with your own eyes, you don't have to fly outside of Europe.
The most beautiful castle in the worldThe most beautiful castle in the world can definitely be called a colorful building in Portugal. We are talking about the Pena Palace, which is one of a kind. It is an important national monument and one of the main Romantic buildings in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
What does it look like? There are plenty of photos of this building on social media. The colors catch your eye at first glance – the castle shimmers from yellow to white, purple, brown, gray, and red. It also has many unique turrets and interesting shapes. Its size and the atmosphere surrounding it are also impressive. The palace's unique character is given by the shiny clock tower – thanks to it, the building seems cheerful in contrast to many gloomy castles in Europe.
To visit this monument, you have to go to the town of Sintra, west of Lisbon. You will notice that it stands on one of the peaks of the Sintra Mountains, and in good weather, you can even see it from a distance from the capital of Portugal.
Similarly interesting architectural objects can be found not only in Europe, but also on many other continents in the world. Real pearls await tourists in Japan and India, Morocco and Mexico.
Interestingly, many important events often take place in such castles, so you don't have to be satisfied with just classic sightseeing. Popular attractions include knight tournaments, ancient fights, and concerts with medieval music. Works by contemporary craftsmen and artists are also exhibited there, and scenes for films or fairy tales are also filmed there.
In addition to the castle in Portugal, the list of the 21 most beautiful also includes Himeji Castle in Japan, the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Neuschwanstein in Germany, the Alcázar of Segovia in Spain, the Amber Fortress in India, Kalmar Castle in Sweden and many others.
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