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1 Prague Castle It's a no brainer that it's an insane 1,870 ft. in length, making it the tallest castle on this list! Tours of the castle are hosted year-round.



According to Guinness World Records, the title of the tallest castle in the world belongs to Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. Its highest point, the main tower, reaches a height of 65 meters (213 feet) above its foundation. While many medieval fortresses are "bigger" in terms of total volume or footprint (like Malbork Castle in Poland, which covers 52 acres), Neuschwanstein is the tallest in terms of vertical stature. Commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1869, the castle was designed more as a theatrical monument and a personal retreat than a military fortification, which allowed for its soaring, slender towers and romanticized Romanesque architecture. The castle's interior is equally grand, though only a fraction of its planned 200 rooms were ever completed. Its towering silhouette was the primary inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle, cementing its status as the archetypal "fairy tale" castle in global culture.

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