Random Most Beautiful Castles in the World (50 items)

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  (#5) Château de Chenonceau

  • Chenonceaux, France

  The Château de Chenonceau is a French château spanning the River Cher, near the small village of Chenonceaux in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France. It is one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire valley.The estate of Chenonceau is first mentioned in writing in the 11th century.
   The current château was built in 1514–1522 on the foundations of an old mill and was later extended to span the river. The bridge over the river was built (1556-1559) to designs by the French Renaissance architect Philibert de l'Orme, and the gallery on the bridge (1570–1576) to designs by Jean Bullant.
   
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  (#9) Kilkenny Castle

  • Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland

  Kilkenny Castle in Ireland was built in 1195 and served as a home for many Normans in the 13th century. 
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  (#18) Hochosterwitz Castle

  • Austria

  Hochosterwitz Castle is a medieval structure that serves as one of Austria's landmark. 
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  (#16) Osaka Castle

  • Osaka, Japan

  Osaka Castle was built in the 16th century in order to protect people from possible attacks.
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  (#28) Orebro Castle

  Orebro Castle was jome to the Vasa royal family of Sweden and has been a place of historical significance for 2 centuries. 
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  (#43) Gifu Castle

  • Gifu, Japan

  Gifu Castle is located in the midst of Gifu city near the Nagara River in Japan.

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