Exploring 17 Most EERIE Abandoned Castles Around the WORLD

today we're going to embark on a journey to discover the haunting beauty of abandoned castles these Majestic structures once stood proud as symbols of power and wealth but now they lie in Ruins forgotten by time but their stories still live on and it's our mission to bring them back to life so come with us as we explore the history and mystery of abandoned castles get ready for a tale of knights Kings and Enchanted fortresses these abandoned castles may have been deserted long ago but there still must see spots enjoy a virtual peek at these spectacular ruins it hurtsy Castle location peterzi Ukraine once considered one of the finest castles in Europe Pittsburgh sea castle was built in the 17th century by the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth's Crown Hedman stanislaw cognac polsky according to discover Ukraine part of the Golden Horseshoe tourist route this impressive Renaissance style Stone Castle located in Western Ukraine was used in the filming of bartanian and Three Musketeers in 1978. if you're a cinema buff you won't want to miss these movie and TV filming locations you can actually visit Hamilton Palace location Oakfield England originally planned to be the residents of a controversial real estate Tycoon this unfinished Mansion is larger than even Buckingham Palace construction began in 1985 but was never completed now sitting untouched for decades it's been called The Ghost of Sussex and that's not even the creepiest thing about it the millionaire who built it was imprisoned for 10 years on charges of organizing the murder of a business rival the property itself contains its own Mausoleum and is surrounded by threatening signs warning off trespassers balacarbri Castle location Kerry Ireland this ivy-clad abandoned castle near the water's edge and County Kerry was built around the 16th century the stone walls are the only things from it that have endured the sands of time the edifice was severely damaged in the mid-1600s when Oliver cromwell's troops attacked it with cannon fire local farmers subsequently took some stones for their own building projects Podium Castle location bodiam England Podium Castle among the most famous abandoned castles in England was built in 1385 by one of King Richard two's Knights who survived the age of the black death and was a contemporary of Chaucer the castle was constructed for protection in battle with thick armored walls a portcullis and even a moat it weathered several Wars before falling into ruin and was eventually bequeathed to the National Trust in 1926 for preservation and opened to the public for tours today the castle remains a hot spot for history Buffs and tourists with fog Rising off the moat this Castle is equal parts eerie and historically interesting castle of cactus location Cactus Slovakia castle of cactus built in Slovakia in the 13th century was the home of Elizabeth Bathory dubbed their bloody countess accused of torturing and killing more than 600 young girls and according to Legend bathing in their blood in an effort to stay young and beautiful forever bathry was sentenced to life in prison today despite its dark history this site is a lot less Macabre the palace Castle location LA palace Poland despite being unfinished and abandoned the palace Castle is one of the largest privately owned residences in Poland although it looks ancient construction actually began in the 1980s sculptor kazemirksak wanted it as a house and Studio but progress stopped when the sheer size of the project caused financial and legal problems the abandoned castle has 365 Windows 52 rooms and 12 turrets to symbolize the number of days weeks and months in a year now a popular site for graffiti and still in legal limbo the Castle's future is uncertain but Casimir sack still hopes to finish construction and move in one day the structure is considered unsafe but Brave tourists and locals still explore at their own risk Chateau Gallard location less and Elise France Gallard Castle known in French as Chateau Gallard was a 12th century Castle on The Andy lease Cliff overlooking the same river built by Richard the first of England also known as Richard the lionheart the castle was eventually conquered by Philip II of France in 1204. Frankenstein's Castle location maltal Germany this 13th century medieval castle was dubbed Frankenstein's Castle long before Mary Shelley penned her Gothic tale Frank refers to an ancient Germanic tribe and Stein means Stone and many edifices in Germany actually Bear the name Frankenstein that said this particular Castle is the one most associated with the famous book in fact since the 17th century Frankenstein's Castle in southern Hessa has been the inspiration for many Legends according to National Geographic be sure to brush up on the story of physician and Alchemist Johan comrade Dipple who was born in the castle and invented an animal oil he claimed transferred Souls between dead bodies have a castle location mons Belgium Haver Castle was constructed on the remains of a 12th century feudal Fortress throughout its storied history it belonged to a number of esteemed families and welcomed a bevy of luminaries including painters Peter Paul rubins and Anthony Van Dyke Maria of Hungary Marie de Medici Prince Eugene of Savoy and the Duke of Marlborough over the years the castle was sold bought and ultimately abandoned Kelly's Castle location bad to gaja Malaysia The Unfinished castle of William Kelly Smith a Scottish rubber Plantation owner is one of Malaysia's most interesting structures Smith had a Grand Vision for the castle which he built for his family the plans included a six-story tower an indoor tennis court a rooftop entertainment center and a wine cellar ironically it would have featured Malaysia's first elevator but on route to purchase it Smith died of pneumonia his sudden death ultimately prompted his forlorn wife to sell the property which was later abandoned a graziniak Castle location podzanx Poland since the 14th century a gradziniak castle has been celebrated as an iconic medieval structure that defended the Polish crown during the Polish Swedish War the castle endured a devastating fire and its residential sections suffered irreparable damage but it remains a beloved enchanting sight the Castle's magical setting on a hill in Poland's Jura chain has inspired painters and filmmakers and it attracts the growing number of visitors according to Poland's tourism website if it looks familiar that may be because the castle has made cameos in a local polish TV series Roman polanski's the revenge and an Iron Maiden video Menlo Castle location Galway Ireland located a short walk from Galway Menlo Castle was built in the 16th century and was home to English Nobles from the Blake family unfortunately a fire destroyed most of the castle in 1910 and it has been abandoned since then the abandoned castle has transformed from a stone facade to a vibrant green as it's become covered by Vines and nearly indistinguishable from The Greenery surrounding it Castle location Stonehaven Scotland it's believed that this romantic Cliff top ruin in Scotland was built in pictish times between 1500 BC and 780. of course it had many residents over the years including the fourth Earl Marisol in the 1500s a guardian of Mary Queen of Scots who was thought to be the wealthiest man in Scotland at the time after many dramatic centuries worth of battles and betrayals the castle was confiscated by the government in the 18th century colonies location pathos Cyprus saranta colonies translated into English means 40 columns the original Byzantine Castle was built on 40 Granite columns according to the travel website of Cyprus and it's thought to have been built in the 7th Century in 1223 it was destroyed by an earthquake and later abandoned Castle location Dumfries Scotland a visit to Carolina Castle will reveal a medieval Fortress complete with a mode Battlement and twin tower Gatehouse visitors can enjoy an informative exhibition on Siege Warfare and in the summer and on weekends in the winter they can visit the Castle's tea room for a treat Bannerman's Castle location Duchess County New York you don't have to buy a plane ticket to Europe to find a Gothic looking abandoned castle to visit one closer to home head to New York just take a boat ride on the Hudson River about 60 miles north of Manhattan to visit Bannerman's Castle on the island of the same name the 19th century artifact was erected to house businessman Francis Bannerman's military goods and also used as his family's summer residence samazano Castle location lechio Italy built in 1605 samazano Castle is a moorish-style structure that sits Atop A Hill near Florence to say that this abandoned castle is ornate is an understatement it has a whopping 365 unique rooms one for each day of the calendar year yes you read that right they include the peacock room which boasts a rainbow of colors and geometries and a white room resplendent with Moroccan Mosaic tiled floors after World War II this Castle was turned into a luxury hotel until it closed in the 1990s

Channel: Ghost Town Chronicles

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Id: RjJEAn42JO0

Length: 11min 2sec (662 seconds)

Published: Sat Apr 29 2023