Top 35: Greatest Castles in Europe

There is something sinister and at the same time romantic about castles, don’t you think? I find that they evoke a palpable sense of both melancholy and wonder. When I think about them, I have a whirl of emotions that I can’t really explain. These ancient fortifications brim with mystery and history. They are a symbol of the past – a live reminder that quests, battles, knights and chivalry were not always exclusive of fantasy …

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