How many castles are in Texas?

The surprising fact is there are more than 20 castles in the Lone Star State. While kings and queens didn't necessarily live in these castles, many of Texas' stately strongholds were influenced by royal castles found in Europe and built as quirky fortified residences.



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  3. Berlin, Germany (nine castles) ...
  4. Naples, Italy (nine castles) ...
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  6. Graz, Austria (eight castles) ...
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  8. Prague, Czech Republic (seven castles)


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Texas might be the last place on Earth you'd expect to see a medley of medieval-style castles. And yet, in both the city and the country, these structures abound in myriad forms, from modern-day museums to world-class sporting venues. Some, like Castle Falkenstein and Lake Livingston Castle, are even available to rent.

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Can you just buy a castle? Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to inherit or be royalty to own a castle. Especially in Europe, castles are bought and sold like any other property. Of course they come in various states, from bold renovation projects to modernised chateaux that are ready to live in.

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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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Hermit's Castle is the smallest castle in Europe. In fact it may be the smallest castle in the world. Measuring less than 10m squared in area, the castle was built in the 1950s.

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Nemacolin Castle is not the only castle in the United States. However, it IS the third oldest castle in the United States. The oldest is Bason's Castle in Surry, Virginia and was built in 1665.

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Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. It is an official residence of Her Majesty The Queen and is still very much a working royal palace today, home to around 150 people.

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Château Louis XIV in Louveciennes is officially the most expensive estate in the world.

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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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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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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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Each property is unique and will present its expenses and challenges to restore and maintain, but even without extensive renovations, assume monthly costs of $5,000 to $10,000 at a minimum, per Finder. Castles are not the kinds of properties that you can hope to spruce up with a bit of DIY, either.

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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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The answer: it depends. French listing site Le Figaro has hundreds of castles for sale at prices ranging from $300,000 to nearly $30 million. The price of your dream castle will vary based on location and, of course, size. Depending on how recently built and upgraded the castle is, it may cost a lot more or a lot less.

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