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Most beautiful castles
There’s something about castles that tugs at the imagination. Maybe it’s
the hint of romance in their towers, or the way they instantly pull us into
stories of knights in shining armour and queens who ruled with quiet strength.
A true castle has always been both home and fortress, a place built to protect,
but also to impress. And while we often think of them as a purely European
idea, this architectural style stretches far wider, appearing in places as
unexpected as Japan, India, Morocco and even Mexico.
Today, many of these ancient strongholds have become living museums, where
visitors can watch jousts, hear medieval music or see artisans practise
centuries-old skills. Together, they remind us that history isn’t just
something we read, it’s something we can walk through, tower by tower.