20 Unbelievable Images of Castles That Have Stood The Test Of Time

A castle is defined as a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls. It’s amazing to think that buildings fortified to survive during the cannon era are still around today, and some are still lived in. From mountaintop castles that stretch for miles, to small castles for one family, these structures are truly amazing. Here are 20 images of castles that have survived centuries.

1. This castle in Germany is a fossil, Eltz Castle, 1150.

2. You could see this castle in the UK from space.

3. The Chateau de Chenonceau in France is one of a kind.

4. Warwick Castle, UK.

5. The Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany is straight out of a fairy tale.

6. These German Castles are truly a marvel, Drachenburg Castle.

7. The Taufers Castle in Italy just looks menacing.

8. Zwingenberg Castle, how did they get the grass up on that wall?

9. A literal mountain taken up by an entire castle.

10. A castle on the water, Belem Tower Portugal.

11. Imagine trying to invade this in 1100 A.D.

12. A great example of medieval architecture, use a bunch of rocks for the foundation.

13. Would you live in St. Michael’s Mount?

14. This mountain of a castle is in Normandy France.

15. The Garibaldi Castle in Russia screams beautiful.

16. Imagine how inconvenient it would be to go get groceries if you lived here.

17. It’s truly amazing this one stood the test of time, no landslide could take this castle out.

18. Japanese castles have such amazing architecture.

19. This castle may be more creepy than amazing, but it deserves to be here.

20. This mountain top castle has a Rapuzel tower.