FAQ

What is the oldest castle?

Castel Sant Angelo in Rome began as Hadrians Mausoleum in 123 AD. The Tower of Hercules lighthouse dates to the 1st century. Among medieval castles, Prague Castle (870 AD) and Turku Castle (1260) are among the oldest continuously occupied.

What is the largest castle?

Malbork Castle in Poland is the largest by land area at 143,591 m2. Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle complex. The Forbidden City covers 72 hectares with 980 buildings.

How many castles are there?

There are an estimated 25,000 castles worldwide. Germany alone has over 20,000 castles and castle ruins. The UK has around 1,500. Our database covers the most notable ones with plans to expand.

What is the most visited castle?

The Forbidden City in Beijing receives about 17 million visitors annually. The Palace of Versailles gets around 10 million. The Tower of London receives about 3 million visitors per year.