From the ruins of Hammershus to the literary home of “Hamlet,” Denmark’s fairytale castles are yet another reason to visit. Check out CNN Travel’s most beautiful castles.

From the fairytale towers of Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein to the golden battlements of Jaipur’s Amber Fortress in India, these are some of the most beautiful castles around the world.

Read on to find out more about 21 of the world’s most beautiful castles, fortified homes that are both a feast for the eyes and a time trip back to the bygone age during which they were created.

Exploring a castle usually allows visitors to recreate the mystical feeling we often associate with our favourite fairytales, stories of heroic battles or tragic love affairs.However, one medieval ...

Many modern visitors to Denmark are drawn by its groundbreaking Nordic cuisine, beautiful design, clean cities, windswept coastline or its cycle network — all of which help make it one of the ...

Built under the rule of Ludwig II, the grand palace complexes in Bavaria were among 26 new sites granted world heritage ...

Beautiful British castles. ... The rare black swans which swim in its moat were supposedly given as a gift to Winston Churchill, who bestowed them on the castle. Picture: ...

14 Beautiful Castles in Scotland — From Cliffside Ruins to Present-day Royal Homes. These Scottish castles offer fascinating history, stunning architecture, and sweeping grounds. By.

From the ruins of Hammershus to the literary home of “Hamlet,” Denmark’s fairytale castles are yet another reason to visit. Check out CNN Travel’s most beautiful castles.

Often built by nobility and almost always set in dramatic locations, it should come as no surprise that castles are among the most impressive buildings on Earth. They were designed to project wealth ...

Here are 21 of the world's most beautiful castles, fortified homes that are both a feast for the eyes and a time trip back to the bygone age during which they were created.