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| Be inspired by the ancient castles of Europe. Visit the homes of the medieval rich and famous, taste new wine in a fortress along the Rhine, or witness the art of falconry. You’ll walk the halls where kings and queens lived out their lives and dream of the songs of troubadours. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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The Best European Castles to Visit
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Best European Castles to Visit
  • The ancient castles of Europe are a remarkable
    window to the past for visitors on a European
    river cruise who want to go beyond shopping and
    dining. Representing vast changes in culture,
    architecture, and history, they invite us to see
    how historys rich and famous lived in their own
    time and place. Each castle is distinct, most
    with a full roster of wine festivals and events
    that reflect local traditions and the changing of
    the seasons.

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Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Rising gracefully above Hohenschwangau Valley in
    the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle evokes
    everyones vision of a fairytalejust as it did
    for Walt Disney, who took it as inspiration for
    his Sleeping Beauty Castle. Built by the 19th
    century King of Bavaria, known as Mad King
    Ludwig II, the castle was a tribute to composer
    Richard Wagner. Poor Ludwig died before its
    completion, but today, visitors view its restored
    splendor and admire its stunning artworks and
    furnishings.

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Prague Castle
  • Extraordinary even among the many European
    castles, Prague is the largest. It is also one of
    the oldest, dating back a thousand years to early
    Czech rulers. Within its grounds, visitors wander
    gardens, palaces and museums, and tour famous St.
    Vitus Cathedral. As much a self-contained city as
    a castle, its famous residences and workshops
    include the house of writer Franz Kafka. Showing
    the progression of architecture and history
    through time, it serves as a venue for lively
    cultural events all year.

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Buda Castle
  • An ideal spot to see the two sides of this
    historic city, Buda and Pest lie across the
    Danube River. The castles history transcends
    time, and the passage of many cultures. Within
    the castle youll find multiple palaces, as well
    as galleries and churches. Originally occupied in
    the 13th century, the Baroque era saw its
    blossoming, together with the entire Castle Hill
    area. Despite near-total destruction of Buda
    during World War II, many historic buildings
    survive, including houses from the 14th century.

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Les Baux de Provence
A visit to the Chateau des Baux de Provence
offers a rare interactive experience. Seemingly
carved out of stone beginning in the 10th
century, it was expanded until its destruction in
the 17th century. Visitors are entertained with
frequent events recreating medieval life. Try
your hand at crossbow shooting or watch as
ancient catapults are fired. Known for songs of
courtly love sung to castle maidens, todays
Chateau des Baux provides an entertaining chance
to time-travel in breathtaking surroundings.
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Heidelberg Castle
  • Visit Heidelberg Castle in historic Speyer.
    Buildings were constructed in varying periods
    around a courtyard and garden, with amazing views
    of the area. See the famous Heidelberg Tun, the
    worlds largest wine barrel, from 1751. The
    Apothecary Museum contains a complete
    pharmacists office and medicines from the 17th
    century forward.
  • Summer fireworks commemorate the castles
    periodic destruction through time.

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Hohenwerfen Fortress
  • Journey high above the Salzach valley to the
    900-year-old Hohenwerfen Fortress. See impressive
    fortifications and the historic weaponry and bell
    tower. Rooms occupied by the castles regents are
    beautifully preserved, along with the chapel and
    many furnishings. Enjoy traditional falconry
    demonstrations, and check for the full schedule
    of seasonal events and explorations that bring
    this magical setting to life.

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Chateau de Versailles
  • Originally a hunting lodge for the Sun King,
    Louis XIVs Palace of Versailles exceeds all
    superlatives. Its gilded halls, glittering
    chandeliers, and mirrors tell of lavish royal
    life in the 17th century. Explore the extensive
    grounds and smaller palaces, including Marie
    Antoinettes Petit Trianon. As famous as the
    palaces, the extensive Gardens and Park have been
    largely restored to their original beauty.

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Contact Us
  • AmaWaterways is an award-winning river cruise
    operator, providing all-inclusive excursions that
    open cultural doors along the great waterways of
    Europe, Asia and Africa. Our rapidly growing
    fleet of custom-designed ships leads travelers to
    life-changing, restorative experiences that
    always exceed expectations. For more information,
    please visit www.amawaterways.com.
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