Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Top 5 World's Prettiest Castles Ever
History never removes itself from the pages of this world. If we keenly observe around us then we come to know the real facts of history we come to know about the people of ancient, their victories, lifestyle, and how they pass their time etc. Ancient people also know how to construct and if we saw their buildings we see the fantastic and full technical engineering that people didn’t have heavy machinery and they did whole work with their own hands but their architecture is much better than us. They build world’s best buildings which make us speechless and after centuries these all buildings are still glorious. Here in this post have listed world’s top 5 most prettiest castles.
The Alhambra Granada, Spain
Spain is famous because of its history and Muslims ruled on Spain for long time so Spain history is based on Muslims. Muslims arrived Spain in 13th century and Sultan Muhammed | chose Alhambra Granada as its residence after selecting this Alhambra Granada become Royal palace. This is very big and famous because of its design. Its hall of the Moors with its carved ceiling and elegant cupola still shine as a new building.
Matsumoto Castle Matsumoto built in 1504 during the Sengoku (Japan's civil war period), It was originally designed as a small fortress. t Matsumoto Castle was refashioned into the three-turreted structure in 17th century that we see today. Matsumoto was built in such a way to take stand against enemy attack, but with the passage of time it was assembled around 1595, Japan's wars were drawing to a close. This castle was never attacked, because its 95-foot-tall tower is Japan's longest-standing inner tower. The castle's black walls and swooping, earned its title nickname Crow Castle. Its fifth- or sixth-floor windows make the unforgettable view of surrounding mountains. The garden is covered with gorgeous cherry, azalea and wisteria blossoms in the spring.
Château de Versailles Versailles, France
The French King Louis XIII built Château de Versailles in 1631. In start it was just a hunting lodge situated about 15 miles west of Paris. King’s son, King Louis XIV, expanded Versailles in 1661 to 1710. Each king who lived at Versailles added his own personal touch to the palace and enhance its beauty. In 1670s, King Louis XIV established Hall of Mirrors, with glasswork and chandeliers. In 1774, Louis XVI gifted his wife Marie an expansive private estate, lush gardens. Versailles served many purposes, such as a lavish retreat for Napoleon Bonaparte, and a French history museum (opened by King Louis-Philippe in 1837) . Versailles is the top most tourist sites in France.Every year million of people visits this palace.
Catherine Palace Pushkin, Russia
The King Peter established this architectural wonder in 1717, for his wife, Catherine I. Catherine Palace is modest in its design and it has two-story. However, visitors to this enormous blue, white and gold structure in Pushkin will tell you there is nothing modest about it. Because Peter's daughter, Empress Elizabeth of Russia, had redesigned the entire palace in 1743, and in redesigning 1,066-foot-long Rococo-style castle build with more than 220 pounds of gold. The palace's inner very big. Its Great Hall, is also called Hall of Light, covers nearly 10,764 square feet. The palace also famous because of it Amber Room that was decorated with nearly 12,000 pounds of amber gems. Elizabeth's niece, Catherine II take hold of Russia in 1762,and she redesign the palace once again. Catherine also found her aunt's tastes outdated, Catherine || wants to show palace flourishes as "whipped cream." Catherine II gives Classical style to palace with the Green Dining Room and the Blue Drawing Room.
Neuschwanstein Castle Schwangau, Germany
The King Ludwig II Ordered to build Neuschwanstein Castle in 1868. However, after 18 years the first brick of his domicile was laid. Construction on Neuschwanstein continued until 1892, but the architect simplified many of Ludwig's more ambitious designs. But the castle is far from simplistic because the peak points and towers seem as though they were lifted directly from a fairy tale. 1.4 million visitors visits Neuschwanstein Castle each year.
