10 Edinburgh Castle (35.737 meter persegi)
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Edinburgh Castle photo: VerseVend foto: VerseVend

Terletak pada karang vulkanik punah, puri Edinburgh mendominasi langit kota Edinburgh. Few of the present buildings pre-date the 16th century. Beberapa bangunan ini tanggal pra-abad ke-16. The notable exception is St Margaret's Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, which dates from the early 12th century. Pengecualian adalah St Margaret's Chapel, bangunan tertua di Edinburgh, yang berasal dari abad ke-12 awal.

9 Citadel of Aleppo (39,804) 9 Benteng Aleppo (39804)
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The Aleppo Citadel is one of the oldest castles in the world. Benteng Aleppo merupakan salah satu istana tertua di dunia. It stands on 50 meter high hill in the center of Aleppo. Ia berdiri di bukit 50 meter di pusat Aleppo. Usage of the hill dates back at least to the middle of the 3rd millennium BC. Penggunaan bukit tanggal setidaknya kembali ke tengah milenium ke-3 SM. Subsequently occupied by many civilizations including the Greeks, Byzantines, Ayyubids and Mamluks, the majority of the construction as it stands today dates from the 13th century. Selanjutnya diduduki oleh banyak peradaban termasuk, Yunani Bizantium, Ayyubiyah dan Mamluk, mayoritas konstruksi seperti berdiri tanggal hari ini dari abad ke-13.

8 Himeji Castle (41,468) 8 Himeji Castle (41468)
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Himeji Castle photo: celie foto: Celie

Himeji Castle is generally considered Japan 's most beautiful castle and is one of the few that has escaped the ravages of civil war, earthquakes and bombings. Himeji Castle umumnya dianggap Jepang 's istana yang paling indah dan merupakan salah satu dari sedikit yang luput dari kerusakan akibat, perang sipil dan pemboman gempa bumi. A fort was first built on the current site in the 14th century and gradually enlarged over the centuries. Sebuah benteng pertama kali dibangun di situs ini di abad ke-14 dan secara bertahap diperbesar selama berabad-abad. The castle complex, as it survives today, was completed in 1609. Kompleks benteng, seperti bertahan hari ini, selesai tahun 1609.

7 Buda Castle (44,674) 7 Buda Castle (44674)
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Buda Castle photo: kenyai foto: kenyai

Located on the southern tip of Castle Hill in Budapest, Buda Castle was first fortified in the 13th century, after a Mongol attack led Buda's citizens to seek a more easily defended neighborhood. Terletak di ujung selatan Castle Hill di Budapest, Buda Castle pertama kali benteng di abad ke-13, setelah serangan Mongol yang dipimpin Buda warga untuk mencari lebih mudah dipertahankan lingkungan. Today, the castle has a mixture of architectural styles, ranging from Gothic to Baroque, being invaded repeatedly, followed by rebuilding in the style of the period. Saat ini, benteng tersebut memiliki gaya arsitektur campuran, mulai dari Gothic ke Barok, sedang diserang berulang kali, diikuti dengan membangun kembali dalam gaya periode.

6 spis Castle (49,485) 6 PSSI Castle (49485)
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Spis Castle photo: MiloÅ foto: MiloÅ

Spis Castle in eastern Slovakia is one of the largest Medieval castles in central Europe. PSSI Castle di bagian timur Slowakia merupakan salah satu istana Medieval terbesar di Eropa Tengah. The main body of the castle was fortified by stone walls in the first half of the 13th century and the lower courtyard in the middle of the 15th century. Bagian utama benteng itu dibentengi oleh dinding-dinding batu di paruh pertama abad ke-13 dan halaman yang lebih rendah di tengah abad ke-15. It is beautifully situated in the countryside and frequently used as a location for films, including Dragonheart (1996) and The Last Legion (2006) . Hal ini indah terletak di pedesaan dan sering digunakan sebagai lokasi untuk film, termasuk Dragonheart (1996) dan The Last Legion (2006) .

5 Hohensalzburg Castle (54,523) 5 Hohensalzburg Castle (54523)
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Hohensalzburg Castle photo: DHausBT foto: DHausBT

Hohensalzburg Castle located in the Austrian city of Salzburg is one of the largest and best preserved castles in Europe. Hohensalzburg Castle terletak di kota Austria Salzburg adalah salah satu benteng terbesar dan terbaik diawetkan di Eropa. The castle was constructed in 1077 and was significantly enlarged between 1495 and 1519 when it reached more or less its present proportions. Puri ini dibangun pada 1077 dan secara signifikan diperbesar antara 1495 dan 1519 ketika mencapai proporsi yang lebih atau kurang hadir.

4 Windsor Castle (54,835) 4 Windsor Castle (54835)
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Windsor Castle photo: Mark S Jobling Foto: Mark S Jobling

Windsor Castle is often called the largest inhabited castle in the world and is definitely the largest castle in England. Windsor Castle sering disebut benteng dihuni terbesar di dunia dan pasti benteng terbesar di Inggris. It is one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II who spends many weekends of the year at the castle, using it for both state and private entertaining. Ini adalah salah satu tempat tinggal resmi Ratu Elizabeth II yang menghabiskan banyak akhir pekan tahun di benteng, menggunakannya untuk kedua negara dan swasta menghibur.

3 Prague Castle (66,761) 3 Prague Castle (66761)
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Prague Castle photo: liber foto: liber

Prague Castle is one of the largest castles in the world (the largest according to the Guinness Book of Records). Kastil Praha adalah salah satu kastil terbesar di dunia (yang terbesar menurut Guinness Book of Records). The castle dates back to the 9th century and was expanded several times until second half of the 18th century. Puri tanggal kembali ke abad ke-9 dan diperluas beberapa kali sampai paruh kedua abad ke-18. The castle itself houses a complex of sights including the St. Vitus Cathedral and the St. George's Basilica. Benteng itu sendiri rumah kompleks wisata termasuk St Vitus Cathedral dan St George's Basilica.

2 Mehrangarh Fort (81,227) 2 Mehrangarh Fort (81227)
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Mehrangarh Fort photo: closelyobserved.com foto: closelyobserved.com

Although officially called a fort, Mehrangarh Fort can easily be considered an Indian castle. Walaupun secara resmi disebut sebuah benteng, Fort Mehrangarh mudah dapat dianggap sebagai benteng India. It is situated on a 122 meter (400 feet) high hill, has 36 meter high and 21 meter wide walls and is entered after crossing seven gates. Hal ini terletak pada 122 meter (400 kaki) bukit yang tinggi, memiliki 36 meter dan tinggi 21 meter dinding luas dan dimasukkan setelah melintasi tujuh pintu gerbang. The fort was initially built in 1459 by the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodha after he shifted his capital here from Mandore. Benteng ini awalnya dibangun pada 1459 oleh pendiri Jodhpur, Rao Jodha setelah ia bergeser modal di sini dari Mandore. However, most of what stands today dates back to the 17th century. Namun, sebagian besar dari apa berdiri tanggal hari ini kembali ke abad ke-17.

1 Malbork Castle (143,591) 1 Malbork Castle (143.591)
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Malbork Castle photo: janusz l foto: l janusz

Located in Poland , Malbork Castle is the largest castle in the world. Terletak di Polandia , Malbork Castle adalah istana terbesar di dunia. The castle was founded in 1274 by the Teutonic Knights who used it as their headquarters to help defeat Polish enemies and rule their own northern Baltic territories. Puri didirikan pada 1274 oleh para Ksatria Teutonik yang digunakan sebagai markas mereka untuk membantu mengalahkan musuh Polandia dan aturan mereka sendiri Baltik wilayah utara. The castle was expanded several time to host the growing number of Knights until their retreat to Königsburg in 1466. Puri diperluas beberapa kali menjadi tuan rumah meningkatnya jumlah Ksatria sampai mundur mereka untuk Königsburg di 1466.