How many castles are still standing?

There are more than 10,000 medieval castles and their remains in Europe. Not only did they protect nobility, but they also served as political centers, local government offices, The European country with the most castles, is Germany, with over 25,000.



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And indeed, the White Heron Castle, as it is sometimes called for its wing-like roofs and white walls, still stands today with its medieval foundations still wholly intact. It has survived the strife of the Muromachi period, the bombing of Himeji during World War II, and even catastrophic earthquakes.

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Germany. The country with the most castles is Germany! It's thought that Germany has around 25,000 castles within its borders. Why does Germany have so many castles?

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The number of castles in France is estimated to about 45,000, a bit more than 1 for France's 36,000 communities.

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Converted into a donjon around 950, Château de Doué-la-Fontaine in France is the oldest standing castle in Europe.

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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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After the 16th century, castles declined as a mode of defense, mostly because of the invention and improvement of heavy cannons and mortars. This artillery could throw heavy cannonballs with so much force that even strong curtain walls could not hold up.

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These Are the 22 Most Enchanting Castles in the World
  • Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany. ...
  • Castel del Monte in Andria, Italy. ...
  • Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, Denmark. ...
  • Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. ...
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...
  • Himeji Castle in Himeji, Japan. ...
  • Vianden Castle in Vianden, Luxembourg.


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During the Middle Ages, Germany would have built castles to defend their lords and people from Viking attack or Roman invasion. However, this was true for the whole of Europe, yet Germany built far more castles than most of its neighbouring countries.

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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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Hermit's Castle, often referred to as Europe's smallest castle, stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity. Built in 1950 by English architect David Scott, it defies traditional castle conventions.

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Castle Drogo is a country house and mixed-revivalist castle near Drewsteignton, Devon, England. Constructed between 1911 and 1930, it was the last castle to be built in England. The client was Julius Drewe, the hugely successful founder of the Home and Colonial Stores.

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