1. Malbork Castle (143 591 square meters, Poland)
Located in Poland, Malbork Castle is the largest castle in the world. The castle was founded in 1274 by the Teutonic Knights who use it as their headquarters to help defeat the enemies of Poland and set up their own territory in the northern Baltic. The castle was expanded several times over the growing number of knights who were in it until eventually they moved to Konigsburg in 1466.
2. Mehrangarh Fort (81.227 square meters, India)
Although officially called a fort, Mehrangarh Fort can be regarded as a castle. The castle is situated on a hill 122 meters high, has a wall with a height of 36 meters and width of 21 meters and the entrance where we had to cross the seven gates first. The fort was originally built in 1459 by the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodha after he changed the capital from Mandore kingdom here. However, most of the parts of the castle that stands today is derived from the 17th century.
3. Prague Castle (66.761 square meters, Republik Ceko)
Prague Castle is one of the largest castles in the world (according to Guinness Book of Records). The castle was founded in the 9th century and expanded several times until the second half of the 18th century. The castle itself contains several complexes including the St. Vitus Cathedral and the Basilica of St. George.
4. Windsor Castle (54.835 square meters, Inggris)
Windsor Castle is also often referred to as the largest residential castle in the world and is the biggest castle in the UK. This castle is one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II spends many weekends throughout the year at the castle, using it both as a duty of the state and private entertainment.
5. Hohensalzburg Castle (54.523 square meters, Austria)
Hohensalzburg Castle is located in the city of Salzburg, Austria, is one of the largest castles in Europe are well maintained. The castle was built in 1077 and significantly enlarged between 1495 and 1519.
6. Spis Castle (49.485 square meters, Slowakia)
Hohensalzburg Castle is located in the city of Salzburg, Austria, is one of the largest castles in Europe are well maintained. The castle was built in 1077 and significantly enlarged between 1495 and 1519.
7. Buda Castle (44.674 square meters , Hongaria)
Located at the southern tip of Castle Hill in Budapest, Hungary, Buda Castle was first fortified in the 13th century, after the Mongol warriors attack, so that people looking for an environment that is easier to defend than attack. This castle has a mix of architectural styles, ranging from Gothic to Baroque. The castle was never attacked repeatedly, so often rebuilt and follow the architectural style that is becoming a trend at the time.
8. Himeji Castle (41.468 square meters , Jepang)
Himeji Castle Japan is generally regarded as the most beautiful castle and is one of the few castles that had escaped from the ravages of civil war, earthquakes and bombings. Mengelilinya fortress was first built on the current site in the 14th century and gradually enlarged over the centuries. The castle complex, reaching its current form after 1609 today.
9. Citadel of Aleppo (39.804 square meters , Suriah)
Citadel of Aleppo is one of the oldest castles in the world. The castle is situated on a hill 50 feet high in the center of Aleppo, Syria. Use of this hill has been since at least the 3rd millennium BC. Subsequently occupied by many civilizations including the Greeks, Byzantines, Ayyubids and Mamluks. The majority of building construction as seen today are from the 13th century.
10. Edinburgh Castle (35.737 square meters , Inggris)
Located in a volcanic rock, the Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline of Edinburgh in Scotland. Some parts of the building today is derived from the 16th century. The exception is St Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh, which is derived from the early 12th century.
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