CASTLES AND PALACES OF EUROPE

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  1. 2. The largest royal palace in Western Europe.
  2. 6. Italian baroque palace, once home to the Bourbon kings.
  3. 8. Known as the “fairy-tale castle of Württemberg” in Germany.
  4. 11. Former residence of Russian tsars in St. Petersburg.
  5. 15. A palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, built by the Moors.
  6. 19. A Renaissance castle in France, known for its unique architecture.
  7. 20. A Tuscan castle in Italy, famous for its wine production.
  8. 21. Known as the “Key to England,” a strategic fortress.
  9. 25. A Renaissance palace in Florence, Italy, once owned by the Medici family.
  10. 26. Renaissance fortress in Milan, Italy, home of the Sforza dynasty.
  11. 31. Ottoman palace in Istanbul, Turkey, home of sultans for 400 years.
  12. 32. Romanian castle associated with the Dracula legend.
  13. 33. A medieval fortress in England, famous for its history of battles.
  14. 34. Ancient Minoan palace on Crete, connected to the myth of the Minotaur.
  15. 36. A grand Renaissance castle in Denmark.
  16. 38. A moated medieval castle in Ferrara, Italy.
  17. 39. Located in Rhodes, Greece, originally built by the Knights Hospitaller.
  18. 41. One of the largest royal châteaux in France.
  19. 43. The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
  20. 44. Restored by Viollet-le-Duc, located in northern France.
  21. 45. Largest ancient castle in the world, located in the Czech Republic.
  22. 46. Famous for its beautiful arches spanning the Cher River in France.
  23. 47. Tudor palace once home to Henry VIII.
  24. 48. A medieval abbey and castle on an island in Normandy, France.
  25. 49. Home to Europe’s last private army, located in Scotland.
  26. 50. A mix of Gothic and Moorish architecture in Portugal.
  27. 51. Fairytale castle in Germany, inspiration for Disney’s castle.
  28. 52. Ancestral seat of the Hohenzollern dynasty in Germany.
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  1. 1. Former mausoleum and papal fortress in Rome, Italy.
  2. 3. Historical palace complex of Hungarian kings in Budapest.
  3. 4. Located on Lake Geneva, Switzerland, immortalized by Lord Byron.
  4. 5. The "Sun King" who built Versailles into a symbol of power.
  5. 7. Former imperial summer residence in Vienna, Austria.
  6. 9. A stunning Mudejar-style castle in Spain.
  7. 10. Known as the "Crow Castle," a striking black castle in Japan.
  8. 12. Symbol of the absolute monarchy under Louis XIV.
  9. 13. Historic castle on the Thames River, home of the Crown Jewels.
  10. 14. Residence of Scottish royalty and current UK monarch.
  11. 16. Known as the “Russian Versailles,” built by Peter the Great.
  12. 17. A historic fortress that dominates the skyline of Scotland's capital.
  13. 18. Scottish holiday home of the British Royal Family.
  14. 22. A vast Baroque palace in Portugal, built by King João V.
  15. 23. Official residence of the British monarch in London.
  16. 24. Official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
  17. 27. Baroque mansion in England, featured in "Brideshead Revisited."
  18. 28. Residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century.
  19. 29. Known as the “loveliest castle in the world,” located in England.
  20. 30. A well-preserved Crusader castle in Syria, admired by Lawrence of Arabia.
  21. 35. Houses the UK Parliament; famous for Big Ben.
  22. 37. A grand palace in France, built for Louis XIV.
  23. 40. Danish royal residence in Copenhagen, known for its Crown Jewels.
  24. 42. Medieval castle located in the hills above the Moselle River in Germany.