Europe is peppered with incredible castles, spanning a variety of eras and architectural styles. From Sleeping Beauty's castle come to life in Germany to a spooky Dracula castle in Romania, these structures are filled with mystery and myth, and have captured people's attention for centuries. Perched on inaccessible mountains, hidden on hillsides and standing proud on lake shores, here are the best castles in Europe. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, check travel advice for individual countries and opening hours for each attraction.