The world's most fantastic fortresses

Whether the scene of a great battle or the inspiration behind a magical fairytale, castles have kept us captivated for millennia. Not just reserved for the history books, the world is peppered with breathtaking fortresses that have to be seen to be believed. Here, we take a look inside the greatest (and biggest) castles around the world and uncover the epic stories they have to tell.

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