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10 Most Amazing Castles from Around the World on Pinterest

ByMicki Kosman

We’re trying something new this week.

We’re hoping to make a trip to Europe happen sometime this year. Europe, of course, brings to mind dozens of the best castles in the world.

I’m finding that Pinterest is a great tool for planning trips, and even getting inspiration for great places to visit.

So, in the spirit of sharing some of the beautiful photos we’ve found, and inspiring everyone to travel more, we’re sharing 10 gorgeous photos of castles from around the world.

What do you think? Would you visit any of these castles? Let us know in the comments.

We’ve taken a few liberties here – some of these photos are technically of churches, rather than castles.

Arolsen Castle, Germany

Bad Arolsen Germany by Bert Kaufmann
Credit:  Bert Kaufmann

Cherry Blossoms at Osaka Castle Park, Japan

cherry blossoms in front of Osaka Castle Park Japan
Photo by Bagus Pangestu from Pexels

Duart Castle, Scotland

Duart Castle Scotland
Photo by dun_deag

Dundas Castle or Craig-E-Clare, New York

Dundas Castle by Forsaken Fotos
Credit:  Forsaken Fotos

Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle Scotland
Photo by by Giuseppe Milo (www.pixael.com)

San Pietro Church of Portovenere, Italy

San Pietro Church of Portovenere Italy

Schloss Schwerin Castle, Germany

Castle Schwerin Germany across a bed of flowers

 

Blarney Castle, Ireland

Blarney Castle in Ireland framed by stone peephole

Bride on the Steps of Cathedral Se, Porto, Portugal

Bride on steps of Cathedral Se Porto Portugal black and white
From our post, Falling in Love with Porto

 

 

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6 Comments

  3. Its Blarney Castle not Blaney. On a good sunny day its gorgeous. You can always go leprachaun hunting in the gardens if its not….

    Reply

    1. Thanks Robert. I just made the change. It is known as the Craig-E-Clare however it was built by Ralph Wurts-Dundas in 1924 so calling it the Dundas Castle is still appropriate though obviously it’s not the same as the Dundas Castle in Scotland. Thanks for the note. Surprised no one caught it before today.

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  5. Would have been great to see the Osaka Castle. I visited Japan about 5 years ago…I need to go back. The park is very serene.

    The Eilean Donan Castle looks like something from Games of thrones.

    Thanks for the list.

    Reply

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