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Next to being a professional photographer, I also might be a bit of a castlephile. If that is even a thing. Over the years, I developed a soft spot for old castles in stunning places. It always makes me a bit sad when I find out that a great-looking castle is surrounded by ugly houses or modern commercial buildings.

No matter how impressive the castle itself may be, it immediately spoils the authentic castle vibe. However, there are still some examples where over the past centuries, little has changed and it almost feels like you are a time-traveler. These are the ones that made it onto my 'Timeless castles' list. There are many more left to collect, but here are my favorites:

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Classic View On Neuschwanstein Castle In Bavaria

Classic View On Neuschwanstein Castle In Bavaria

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Eric C.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've taken the castle tour twice. It's interesting to learn about the history behind it. Sadly because of King Ludwig's death, the castle was never finished. Only about 25% of the castle was ever used/finished. Oh, and wear comfortable shoes if you want to go. It's a fairly steep climb. Otherwise be prepared to shell out some cash for the carriage ride up the mountain.

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Burg Eltz In Autumn. Just A Magical Combination

Burg Eltz In Autumn. Just A Magical Combination

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F. H.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a very special place because it's still owned and inhabited by the family von Eltz who had the oldest parts built 800 years ago.

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It Took A 300-Km Detour And A Terrible Few Hours' Sleep In The Car But It Was Definitely Worth It When The Sun Kissed The Towers Of The Fairytale-Like Pierrefonds Castle

It Took A 300-Km Detour And A Terrible Few Hours' Sleep In The Car But It Was Definitely Worth It When The Sun Kissed The Towers Of The Fairytale-Like Pierrefonds Castle

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Abby Parker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thought I recognised the castle! They filmed Merlin there :D it’s amazing! Great photo :)

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Hohenzollern Castle On An Autumn Morning. How Can This Even Be Real?

Hohenzollern Castle On An Autumn Morning. How Can This Even Be Real?

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Isabella
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely castle and surroundings, there are so many nice walks around!

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Chateau De Miolans In Savoie (France) In Fact, It Used To Be A Prison, Believe It Or Not

Chateau De Miolans In Savoie (France) In Fact, It Used To Be A Prison, Believe It Or Not

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Chateau De Methon-Saint Bernard. The Disney Force Is Strong In This One

Chateau De Methon-Saint Bernard. The Disney Force Is Strong In This One

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It Took An Epic 4-Hour Drive Before Arriving At A Foggy Castle Wernigerode, Just Before Sunrise

It Took An Epic 4-Hour Drive Before Arriving At A Foggy Castle Wernigerode, Just Before Sunrise

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Burg Hohenwerfen. Some May Recognize This Beauty From The Classic Movie 'Where Eagles Dare'

Burg Hohenwerfen. Some May Recognize This Beauty From The Classic Movie 'Where Eagles Dare'

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Tarasp Castle In Graubünden. Including A Cotton Candy Sky

Tarasp Castle In Graubünden. Including A Cotton Candy Sky

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Neuschwanstein Castle From A Lesser Known Angle. It Required A Cable Car Ride

Neuschwanstein Castle From A Lesser Known Angle. It Required A Cable Car Ride

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Heddal

Heddal

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Ragnhild Nilsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a church, not a castle. Built in the 13th century, entirely of wood, and placed just utside Notodden in South Eastern Norway

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Chateau De Suscinio In Brittany Has A Stunning View On The Atlantic Ocean

Chateau De Suscinio In Brittany Has A Stunning View On The Atlantic Ocean

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Cawdor Castle In The Scottish Highlands. That Maze Is Looking Scary

Cawdor Castle In The Scottish Highlands. That Maze Is Looking Scary

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Schloss Heidelberg Overlooking The Historical City Centre (Where I Went For A Coffee Minutes After Taking This Photo)

Schloss Heidelberg Overlooking The Historical City Centre (Where I Went For A Coffee Minutes After Taking This Photo)

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Schloss Darfeld (Germany). Loving Those Autumn Colours!

Schloss Darfeld (Germany). Loving Those Autumn Colours!

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There Are Many Castles To Visit In The Loire Valley (France) I Chose Chateau De Sully

There Are Many Castles To Visit In The Loire Valley (France) I Chose Chateau De Sully

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julien
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

" There Are Many Castles To Visit In The Loire Valley (France)" NOT ONLY in the Loire Valley but all over France: thousands of them !

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The Impressive Moszna Zamek In Poland. Scaffolding? Yes. Empty Pond? Sadly, Yes. Still Beautiful? Totally

The Impressive Moszna Zamek In Poland. Scaffolding? Yes. Empty Pond? Sadly, Yes. Still Beautiful? Totally

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Werrnigerode Castle On A Delightful Fall Evening

Werrnigerode Castle On A Delightful Fall Evening

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the Harz, spent a lot of time there as a child

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Malcesine Looking Like Jack Sparrow's Hometown. Or His Italian Cousin, Giacomo Sparrone

Malcesine Looking Like Jack Sparrow's Hometown. Or His Italian Cousin, Giacomo Sparrone

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France

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Pastel Sunrise At Geneva Lake. Chateau De Chilon, Arguably Switzerland's Most Famous Castle

Pastel Sunrise At Geneva Lake. Chateau De Chilon, Arguably Switzerland's Most Famous Castle

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Livvyol
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Lac Léman, not Lake Geneva. The locals will get very annoyed with you if you call it Lake Geneva.

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#25

Gorgeous Schelenburg Near The City Of Osnabrück

Gorgeous Schelenburg Near The City Of Osnabrück

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Castello D'arco Is A Castle Ruin Located Near The Garda Lake (Italy)

Castello D'arco Is A Castle Ruin Located Near The Garda Lake (Italy)

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Twickel Castle From Above. I Spent Many Childhood Hours Around This Beauty

Twickel Castle From Above. I Spent Many Childhood Hours Around This Beauty

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Burg Altena In Its Winter Disguise

Burg Altena In Its Winter Disguise

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Grafschaft Bentheim

Grafschaft Bentheim

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Chateau Des Milandes, Once The Home Of Josephine Baker

Chateau Des Milandes, Once The Home Of Josephine Baker

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's my favourite. You will not believe I was humming La Conga Blicoti while looking at these posts

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The Wartburg In Germany With A Nice Spotlight On It

The Wartburg In Germany With A Nice Spotlight On It

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Mary Rose Kent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are the two different styles two different eras of the castle’s construction?

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Classic View On The Wartburg, One Of Germany's Most Important Castles

Classic View On The Wartburg, One Of Germany's Most Important Castles

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James Doe
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's important, because the monk Martin Luther did the unthinkable here and translated the Bible (new testament) into the language of the common folk, ending the exclusive reign of the catholic clerics over the interpretation of the Bible. As the Bible surprisingly deviated quite far from what the church has been selling until then it lead to the foundation of the protestant church (Lutheran church). It also played a key element in the 1848 revolution https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg

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Burg Bentheim Covered In White

Burg Bentheim Covered In White

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