Which countries have the oldest castles?

10 Oldest Castles in the World | History & Travel Tips!
  • 1 Citadel of Aleppo, Syria (3rd millennium BC)
  • 2 Hohensalzburg Castle, Austria (1077)
  • 3 Rochester Castle (11th Century)
  • 4 Alcázar of Segovia, Spain (1120)
  • 5 Castle of the Counts, Belgium (12th Century)
  • 6 Edinburgh Castle, Scotland (12th Century)




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The Citadel of Aleppo in Syria is often named the oldest castle in the world. Locals used the site already in the 3rd century, but the current citadel was probably built in the 12th and 13th centuries.

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Citadel of Aleppo, Syria Considered the oldest and largest fortress in existence, Aleppo's citadel sits on a mound that has been inhabited since – incredibly – the middle of the third millennium BC.

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The Citadel of Aleppo is the oldest castle in the world, with some parts of the structure dating back to 3000 BC. Built in 1070 AD, Windsor Castle is the oldest castle that is still actively used today.

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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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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 Normans were the first group of people to build castles in England, although the Romans before them had built forts that the Normans then expanded and improved. Initially, castles were built out of wood, but eventually, people made castles from stone because they were stronger and lasted longer.

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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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Castle of Zafra, Campillo de Duenas This partly restored castle in Spain was built in the late 12th century or early 13th century. It holds the distinction of never being conquered. It also holds the distinction of appearing in ?Game of Thrones? in three episodes.

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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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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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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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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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Scotland is known for its wide array of castles. In Glasgow, you'll find one of the best medieval castles in Europe, Stirling Castle, which dates back to the Middle Ages. Because of its high location perched upon stone walls, views overlooking the battlefields and Stirling Bridge are ready to impress.

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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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