15 Jaw-Dropping Castles in Bavaria

Delia Tugui | December 14, 2015

Fellow traveler,

You’ve arrived in a land that’s ready to amaze you with its beauty, history and one of a kind atmosphere. I won’t tell you much; I’ll let you discover it by yourself. I’ll only mention that Bavarian castles are featured in several movies and inspired many of Disneyland’s iconic buildings. This should be enough of a hint of the beauty waiting for you. What you’ll see here is very unique in terms of, well, everything.

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Bavarian castles, here you come!

Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

This Bavarian jewel will be love at first sight. The magnificent sandstone structure once served as the imperial residence for kings of the Holy Roman Emperors.

The Imperial Garden, Knights Hall and Imperial State Rooms are the castle’s main highlights which you’re not allowed to miss under any circumstance! While you delight in this beautiful place, you’ll be able to admire its fine architecture and decorations.

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Don’t forget to enjoy the splendid view over the city from the Sinwell Tower’s observation platform; it’s a panoramic delight!

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