European Castles Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:03:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png European Castles Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Want a Fairytale? Visit These Polish Castles https://travelerdreams.com/want-a-fairytale-visit-these-polish-castles/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:27:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=24380 Disney taught us that all princesses have a castle. It’s fairly obvious that there aren’t many of those lying around, but if you’d like to fulfill your Disney dreams, Poland should be on your bucket list. The Eastern European country boasts some of the most beautiful castles in the world. Here’s where to head if […]

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]]> Disney taught us that all princesses have a castle. It’s fairly obvious that there aren’t many of those lying around, but if you’d like to fulfill your Disney dreams, Poland should be on your bucket list. The Eastern European country boasts some of the most beautiful castles in the world. Here’s where to head if you fancy feeling like royalty. 

Wawel Castle, Kraków

Located in the heart of Kraków, Wawel Castle is one of country’s most iconic landmarks. It served as the residence of Polish kings and queens for centuries and now exists as a museum. Visitors can explore the royal chambers, the Crown Treasury, and the Armory. Make sure not to miss the famous Wawel Cathedral, where the monarchs were crowned and buried.

Malbork Castle, Malbork

The largest brick castle in the world can be found near Gdańsk. Built by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century, Malbork Castle has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its Gothic architecture and grand halls will make you feel as though you have stepped into medieval times. 

Książ Castle, Wałbrzych

Another castle from the 1200s is Książ Castle. Featuring Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, it was the home of the Hochberg family, one of the most influential noble families in Silesia. During World War II, the castle was seized by the Nazis, who established a secret underground city beneath it.

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]]> Slovakia’s Beautiful Castles Are Straight Out of a Fairy Tale https://travelerdreams.com/slovakias-beautiful-castles-are-straight-out-of-a-fairy-tale/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:44:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=12744 Slovakia is one of Europe’s most underrated countries and if it’s still not on your bucket list, it’s only because you haven’t heard of it yet. This country is home to many magical landmarks, starting with its beautiful castles that look straight out of a fairy tale. Bratislava Castle Located in Slovakia’s Bratislava, this gigantic […]

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]]> Slovakia is one of Europe’s most underrated countries and if it’s still not on your bucket list, it’s only because you haven’t heard of it yet. This country is home to many magical landmarks, starting with its beautiful castles that look straight out of a fairy tale.

Bratislava Castle

Located in Slovakia’s Bratislava, this gigantic hilltop castle complex was built in the 9th century. It’s one of the city’s top tourist attractions and it’s now home to the historical museum and landscaped gardens.

Bojnice Castle

Slovakia is home to many magical castles, but none look dreamier than this one. Bojnice Castle looks straight out of a Disney movie thanks to its Romanesque style architecture, gentle walls, and vibrant turquoise domes.

Orava Castle

This castle near the Polish border has been around since the 13th century. Its Gothic exterior and hilltop location made it pretty popular with filmmakers, and it was even featured in the TV show Dracula.

Spiš Castle

What separates this 12th-century castle apart from all the others is its gigantic size. With an area of over 40,000 square meters, protected by fortified, stone walls, Spiš is one of Europe’s largest castles.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> European Castles Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:03:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png European Castles Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Want a Fairytale? Visit These Polish Castles https://travelerdreams.com/want-a-fairytale-visit-these-polish-castles/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:27:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=24380 Disney taught us that all princesses have a castle. It’s fairly obvious that there aren’t many of those lying around, but if you’d like to fulfill your Disney dreams, Poland should be on your bucket list. The Eastern European country boasts some of the most beautiful castles in the world. Here’s where to head if […]

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]]> Disney taught us that all princesses have a castle. It’s fairly obvious that there aren’t many of those lying around, but if you’d like to fulfill your Disney dreams, Poland should be on your bucket list. The Eastern European country boasts some of the most beautiful castles in the world. Here’s where to head if you fancy feeling like royalty. 

Wawel Castle, Kraków

Located in the heart of Kraków, Wawel Castle is one of country’s most iconic landmarks. It served as the residence of Polish kings and queens for centuries and now exists as a museum. Visitors can explore the royal chambers, the Crown Treasury, and the Armory. Make sure not to miss the famous Wawel Cathedral, where the monarchs were crowned and buried.

Malbork Castle, Malbork

The largest brick castle in the world can be found near Gdańsk. Built by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century, Malbork Castle has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its Gothic architecture and grand halls will make you feel as though you have stepped into medieval times. 

Książ Castle, Wałbrzych

Another castle from the 1200s is Książ Castle. Featuring Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, it was the home of the Hochberg family, one of the most influential noble families in Silesia. During World War II, the castle was seized by the Nazis, who established a secret underground city beneath it.

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]]> Slovakia’s Beautiful Castles Are Straight Out of a Fairy Tale https://travelerdreams.com/slovakias-beautiful-castles-are-straight-out-of-a-fairy-tale/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:44:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=12744 Slovakia is one of Europe’s most underrated countries and if it’s still not on your bucket list, it’s only because you haven’t heard of it yet. This country is home to many magical landmarks, starting with its beautiful castles that look straight out of a fairy tale. Bratislava Castle Located in Slovakia’s Bratislava, this gigantic […]

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]]> Slovakia is one of Europe’s most underrated countries and if it’s still not on your bucket list, it’s only because you haven’t heard of it yet. This country is home to many magical landmarks, starting with its beautiful castles that look straight out of a fairy tale.

Bratislava Castle

Located in Slovakia’s Bratislava, this gigantic hilltop castle complex was built in the 9th century. It’s one of the city’s top tourist attractions and it’s now home to the historical museum and landscaped gardens.

Bojnice Castle

Slovakia is home to many magical castles, but none look dreamier than this one. Bojnice Castle looks straight out of a Disney movie thanks to its Romanesque style architecture, gentle walls, and vibrant turquoise domes.

Orava Castle

This castle near the Polish border has been around since the 13th century. Its Gothic exterior and hilltop location made it pretty popular with filmmakers, and it was even featured in the TV show Dracula.

Spiš Castle

What separates this 12th-century castle apart from all the others is its gigantic size. With an area of over 40,000 square meters, protected by fortified, stone walls, Spiš is one of Europe’s largest castles.

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