Does Spain have a lot of castles?

Castles, palaces and fortresses open to visitors and unique historical accommodation. Did you know that there are more than 10,000 castles and palaces in Spain? Many of them are open to the public, host exhibitions or have even been converted into luxury accommodation or unique spaces for organising events.



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Although at one point it is believed there were over 10,000 castles in the current territory of Spain today about 2000 castles still exist and the number of the ones that can be visited is far less.

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Castles were built and existing towns strengthened as centres of resistance to the threat of Muslim expansionism.

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Wales. While Germany may have the most amount of castles, Wales is the country with the most castles per square mile. Despite its small size, Wales had over 600 castles. Today over 400 castles still stand and are waiting to be explored by visitors.

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The Czech Republic has the highest castle-density in the world. Get your fix of medieval charm with more than 2,000 around the country to Czech out.

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Alhambra is the most famous of all the castles in Spain. Alhambra is perhaps the most famous castle in Spain. Located in Granada, this castle is surrounded by thick forest and offers mountain views.

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There are approximately 3,000 castles scattered all over Belgium, from the northern Flanders region all the way to the southern region of Wallonia.

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There are more than 30,000 castles and ruins left in Ireland today, most dating from the 12th to 16th centuries. Visiting a few (or many) of them will allow you to learn about Irish history right from the source.

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Fun fact: the province of Jaén has the greatest concentration of fortresses and castles of any region in Europe! Due to its strategic location as the frontier between Christian Castilla and Muslim Granada in the Middle Ages, almost 90 castles in this province alone have survived to the present day.

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Whilst the exact number is not known, experts have estimated that Germany is home to over 20.000 castles. From castles that look like they come straight out of a fairy tale to medieval fortresses with moats, Germany features some of Europe's most impressive castles and palaces.

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Burgalimar Castle is located in the sleepy town of Baños de la Encina. I´m beginning with this castle as it is actually the Oldest Castle in Spain. And not only that it´s also one of the oldest Castles in Europe too.

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From fairytale castles to mighty fortresses, the Dordogne Valley is the proud owner of a stunning cultural heritage and some of the prettiest sites in France.

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The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork (Polish: Zamek w Malborku; German: Ordensburg Marienburg) is a 13th-century Teutonic castle and fortress located in the town of Malbork, Poland. It is the largest castle in the world measured by land area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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While Germany may have the most amount of castles, Wales is the country with the most castles per square mile. Despite its small size, Wales had over 600 castles. Today over 400 castles still stand and are waiting to be explored by visitors. This is the largest castle in Wales and the second largest in Britain.

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Windsor Castle is officially one of the biggest residences in the world, with around 1,000 rooms and 484,000 square feet. It sits on about 13 acres of land, and its imposing towers are visible from every approach.

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The leaders of the states and territories within the Empire built castles to control their areas, for defence, and as centre of administration. Castles were a symbol of power! Castles in Germany were often built at strategic points, on top of a mountain, or at a place to protect an important trading route.

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Disney may arguably have had one of the most magical minds of all time, but even he based his creations off the real world (well, some of them, at least). Enter Alcázar de Segovia, a castle in Segovia, a historic town in central Spain's Castile and León region a little over an hour northwest of Madrid.

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