15. Bojnice Castle, Slovakia
The fairytale-reminiscent, romantic Bojnice Castle in Slovakia has surprisingly humble origins. Located on a travertine hill, it began as little more than a wooden stronghold in the 1100s. It went through numerous changes based on the preferences of successive rulers. Count Janos Ferenc Palffy was particularly influential as he embellished it with art, antiques, and vibrant tapestries. Today it includes a historical museum and hosts the International Festival of Ghosts and Spooks every spring.
16. Hohenwerfen Castle, Austria
Medieval Hohenwerfen Castle near the Tennen Mountains is ensconced within the Berchtesgaden Alps. This rugged rock castle is roughly 25 miles away from Salzburg. It was erected during the 11th century.
Built atop a 500-foot high rock, it was meant to be a strategic military base. It was also a home, a hunting retreat, and, perhaps most interestingly, a state prison. Today the castle complex is a museum highlighted by a huge collection of weapons.
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