It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through these European castles with us.
Located in Cork, Ireland, this iconic castle has earned its fame thanks to the Blarney stone at the top. Giving those who kiss it the “gift of the gab,” Blarney Castle is a beautiful, 15th-century castle open for visitors to explore. Be sure to wander the gardens, too, featuring its own designated poison garden highlighting natural poisons like hemlock and mandrake. © Speedfighter17 | Dreamstime.com
Conwy Castle in north Wales is a 13th-century fortification that has seen many momentous events in English and Welsh history, including serving as a refuge for King Richard II. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Conwy Castle welcomes travelers with a designated visitor center. Access to the castle promises unbeatable views of the Irish Sea. © Gail Johnson | Dreamstime.com
Considered one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world, Alhambra, in Granada, Spain, is a famous palace of Islamic architecture, dating back to 1238. The UNESCO World Heritage site has seen many notable moments over the centuries; The castle is where Christopher Columbus was received by Ferdinand and Isabella. Alhambra is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. © David Herraez | Dreamstime.com
The 13th-century Malbork Castle in Poland is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest castle in the world by land area. The castle has been the residence of Polish kings in the past and features towers, a chapel, cloisters and gravestones of notable figures over the centuries. © Patryk Kosmider | Dreamstime.com
Whether you’re a fan of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or just of some good Romanesque Revival architecture, Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria is the place to go. The 19th-century castle towers over the surrounding region and offers guided tours of the property only. The castle is so popular, tickets are required to enter, and no photography is allowed within the castle. © minnystock | Dreamstime.com
The medieval Warwick Castle in Warwickshire, England, sits on the grounds of an older fort built by William the Conqueror and an even older site dating back to the Anglo-Saxons. This motte-and-bailey castle overlooks the peaceful River Avon and today welcomes guests. The castle hosts seasonal exhibits such as the Falconer’s Quest, a bird show featuring vultures, bald eagles and more. © Maurie Hill | Dreamstime.com
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