Inside The Most Luxurious Castles In The World

imagine having 35 bedrooms all to yourself if you're lucky enough to be of royal bloodline or simply have a bank balance stuffed with more money than you could ever comprehend then that dream is much closer to reality forget beverly hills and billionaires row these castles and palaces are in a league of their own from germany's inspiration for the cinderella castle to one of california's most extravagant mansions to palaces and estates genuinely fit for a king join us as we take you on a tour of the most luxurious properties on the face of the earth kicking things off let's mosey on over to the largest state in germany bavaria take one look at the foreboding neuschwanstein castle and you'd be forgiven for thinking you've just been swept into a real world fairy tale well it's not too outlandish of a statement this truly stunning place of architecture was allegedly the inspiration behind disney's sleeping beauty castle see the similarities originally built by king ludwig the second in 1886 the picturesque property is perched atop a rugged hill above the village of hoenschwango in the state southwest it boasts towers reaching up to 213 feet high plus turrets frescoes and one incredibly luxurious throne hall but hey you'd expect nothing less with a modern day price tag of nearly 250 million dollars while you can't buy it and call one of its many decadent bedrooms your own you can indeed visit tickets are just 13 euros a pop on the tour as we step inside we're met with views of the cave-like grotto the enormous king's bedroom and then the singers hall among a handful of other jealousy inducing quarters make sure to pack your walking shoes though because this postcard worthy castle sits on an area of 65 000 square feet from the colorful forests of germany to the seaside hills of california cast your eye towards the truly marvelous hearst castle estate the entire compound comprises four buildings 165 rooms and 127 acres of astonishing terraced gardens and we don't use that term lightly seriously take a look at the care and fine detail put into every square inch of the castle's grounds the finishing touches bring an international flare the courtyards are adorned with sculptures imported from egypt the pool is surrounded by roman columns and the chambers feature one-of-a-kind art deco ceilings from spain some of which date all the way back to the 1400s can you imagine sunbaking beside the neptune pool or taking in a glimmering sunset over the pacific ocean this folks is unmatched luxury like we've never seen before the enviable estate sits here on the hilltop looking over the californian town of san simeon at his peak businessman and newspaper mogul william randolph hearst owned more than 250 000 acres of land around the castle in some directions that was literally as far as the eye could see so what's the value of the most opulent house in the country according to the smithsonian a cool 700 million dollars holy smokes there aren't many properties in the country nor in any other country for that matter which could rival the pure luxury and status of hearst castle except for this one the iconic royal chateau in versailles this mesmerizing golden palace was transformed by king louis xiv during the late 17th century with the intention to display the wealth and power of his nation and you don't need to look twice to understand that he achieved that goal tenfold the sprawling ground comprises over 8 million square meters or over 86 million square feet of perfectly maintained greenery fountains and decorations as we venture inside take your pick from one of 2 300 rooms which make up the palace we'd be here until the cows come home if we toured them all so just to knock off a couple highlights take a peek at the exquisite hall of mirrors which features 357 immense mirrors lining the gallery walls the king's bedroom and particularly his bed is another feature to marvel at as is the gallery of great battles a room reminiscent of something you'd find in the louvre we know we know you want to live here same unfortunately it's not for sale and as a unesco heritage site probably never will be even if it were estimates suggest that the chateau de versailles would be worth anywhere between two and three hundred billion dollars in today's money as arguably the most famous modern-day royal abode buckingham palace has a number of very impressive claims in its own right owned by the british reigning monarch in modern times being queen elizabeth ii this exquisite piece of architecture is not only a national symbol of leadership but also luxury the buckingham palace grounds span over 39 acres protected around the clock by the queen's guards shall we take a stroll inside the enormous layout is decked out with a whopping ready for this 775 rooms under that umbrella 188 are dedicated to staff bedrooms 92 our offices 78 are bathrooms 52 are extra opulent bedrooms dedicated specifically to royals and royal guests and 19 are impressive staterooms which as you can see are decorated with antique furnishings and more art than any one person could handle no wonder the property has been evaluated at 5 billion besides the long list of lavish rooms there is a larger indoor swimming pool where all of the royal children including prince william and prince harry have learned to swim as we hop across the irish sea our next stop on this fascinating world tour is none other than ireland's ashford castle pretty amazing site don't you think the estate covers 350 acres of wooded park land offering everything from horse riding to salmon fishing on its grounds but as we walk through the front door that's when the castle truly starts to shine multi-colored shimmering chandeliers line the ceilings oak panels dot the walls and the array of centuries-old artwork adds a genuine touch of elegance but how much does this giant estate actually cost a property developer named jerry barrett paid a startling 50 million euros for it back in 2007 only to list it for sale on the market a few years later so yep if you had 25 million euros just under 30 million american dollars in the bank this palace could have been all yours could you see yourself living here if you haven't saved enough pocket money just yet you can still get a taste of luxury living ashford is actually a five-star hotel with rooms on offer for between 400 and 900 euros per night or if you're feeling a little more french you could spend the night at the raleigh de chambord hotel a boutique dwelling which makes up one of the most recognizable chateaus on the face of the earth this ladies and gents is the chateau de chambour found right here in central france about two hours south of the nation's capital as we start our tour in the gardens the unquestionably beautiful estate includes a decorative moat french formal garden arrangements which by the way just went through a 3.5 million euro restoration and 20 miles worth of walls perhaps its most significant claim to fame though its size the grounds sit on 13 442 acres of land to put that in perspective that's substantially bigger than the entire city of lyon now as we transition inside the main chateau we're welcomed with 426 rooms as far as fireplaces go there's not one not two but a staggering 282 not to mention the 77 intricately decorated staircases okay let's talk about money even though it's not for sale considering that a similar property the smaller more modern chateau louis 14 sold for over 300 million dollars this one-of-a-kind estate could easily be edging toward the billions sporting finely designed gardens making up arguably one of the most impressive castle entranceways in europe denmark's fredericksburg castle really is like something out of a fairy tale the glorious property can be found here in hillerad approximately 18 miles north of copenhagen what was once the distinguished luxury home of king christian iv former ruler of denmark in norway the fredericksburg castle now operates as the museum of national history why because a disastrous fire swept through the property in 1859 with only the chapel and the audience chamber left standing following the rebuild the royal family decided to start fresh in a new dwelling leaving the elegant castle to be repurposed these days as you enter you're still met with stunning interiors historical paintings and more impressive rooms than we could imagine just take a look at the great hall the chapel and the rose dining room and then tell us you disagree if this place ever did hit the market anything under 500 million would be a bargain as we scoot back over to the good old us of a you'll discover the iconic biltmore estate the 250 room french renaissance chateau is nestled in the blue ridge mountains outside asheville north carolina and it dishes up a long list of large luxurious rooms yep that even includes a bowling alley however what truly sets this property apart from its neighbors is its amazing garden but before we walk outside take a moment to admire that 70-foot ceiling of the banquet hall okay shall we take a look at the yard then the grounds surrounding the castle are highlighted by a beautiful 15-acre azalea collection see for yourself it's a masterpiece if the biltmore estate ever goes up for sale the property has an assessed value of 157.2 million dollars yikes for around the same price perhaps you could find yourself living in this place the schwerin castle in germany's north although you'd be forgiven for having second thoughts considering that the castle's ancient housekeeper peter munchen is rumored to haunt its halls to this day rebuilt between 1847 and 1857 this unique castle features towering columns enormous windows and of course touches of high-class sophistication in every direction the building itself sits on an island protected by a natural moat although long gone is its purpose as a royal residence today the rooms you see before you are dedicated to housing the state parliament before we take you on a tour of the ornate schonbrunn palace in austria which is hands down one of the country's architectural marvels you might be wondering what's the difference between a castle and a palace people often use the two interchangeably although there is a clear differentiation a castle has strong walls to defend against attacks unlike castles palaces aren't fortified for defense but rather designed for comfort and elegance usually you'll find castles in remote areas and palaces within city limits anyway let's circle back if the exterior impresses you just wait until you walk inside the schonbrunn palace's front doors the unesco world heritage listed sites interior is as lavish as they come in every direction you look you'll spot priceless decorations stunningly laid out rooms sparkling chandeliers and so much more but you can't leave this palace without checking out the great gallery at over 130 feet long and 32 feet wide of all the 1441 rooms on offer this one is unbeatable which one of these sprawling properties was your favorite let us know in the comments down below don't forget to like this video subscribe to the richest and have a great day catch you next time

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Length: 10min 28sec (628 seconds)

Published: Fri Oct 16 2020