Castle Pics on Instagram: "Château de Chambord by anestissia is one of the most extraordinary and recognizable castles in France, a true masterpiece of Renaissance architecture rising from the heart of the Loire Valley. Commissioned by King Francis I in the early 16th century as a grand hunting lodge and symbol of royal power, Chambord was designed to astonish. Its sprawling façade, dramatic towers, and intricate rooflines resemble a fairytale fortress yet inside it carries the artistic spirit o

Castle Pics on Instagram: "Marksburg Castle, majestically overlooking the Rhine River in the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, stands as one of Germany’s most extraordinary symbols of medieval heritage. Built in the 12th century, this fortress is unique among the many castles in the region because it was never destroyed a rare survivor of history’s wars, fires, and political upheavals. Its strategic hilltop position offered powerful defense and commanding views of the Rhine, a crucial tra

Castle Pics on Instagram: "Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne Castle are two of Northumberland’s most iconic coastal fortresses, each offering a distinct glimpse into England’s medieval and maritime past and they lie just a few miles apart, connected by breathtaking coastal scenery along the North Sea. Bamburgh Castle, dramatically set atop a volcanic outcrop overlooking the village of Bamburgh, has stood as a symbol of power and resilience for over 1,400 years. Once the royal seat of the Kings of