(Photo: Touropia) With an area of ​​143,591 m2, Malbork (Poland) is the largest castle in the world. The castle was built entirely of bricks according to Gothic architecture from the 13th century. Over time, the castle has been expanded many times to accommodate 3,000 people. In 1997, Malbork Castle was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 2. Mehrangarh Fort (India) (Photo: Touropia) Although officially called a fort, Mehrangarh Fort can also be considered as an Indian castle. The building is located on a 122m high hill in the city of Jodhpur, surrounded by walls 36m high and 21m wide. Inside the impenetrable wall is the kingdom of the Jodha kings with royal palaces, courts and many houses with elaborate carved architecture. Mehrangarh Fort is 81,227 m2 wide. 3. Prague Castle (Czech Republic) (Photo: Touropia) Prague Castle has an area of ​​66,761 m2, built in the 9th century and expanded many times until the second half of the 18th century. Inside the castle there is a complex of attractions including St. Vitus and the Church of St. George. 4. Windsor Castle (England) (Photo: Touropia) Windsor is often called the largest inhabited castle in the world at 54,835 square feet. It is also the largest castle in England. Built in the 11th century, the magnificent beauty of Windsor captivates many people. Windsor is one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II spent many weekends at this castle. In addition to her personal entertainment needs, she often uses this place for national affairs. 5. Hohensalzburg Castle (Austria) (Photo: Touropia) Hohensalzburg Castle (54,523 m2) located in the Austrian city of Salzburg is one of the largest and best preserved castles in Europe. The castle was built in 1077 and was greatly expanded between 1495 and 1519. 6. Spis Castle (Slovakia) (Photo: Touropia) Located in eastern Slovakia, Spis is one of the largest medieval castles in central Europe. The main body of the castle was fortified with stone walls in the first half of the 13th century. Because of its beautiful location in the countryside, Spis Castle was used as a filming location for movies. 7. Buda Castle (Hungary) (Photo: Touropia) Buda is a historic castle and palace complex of Hungarian kings in Budapest, first completed in 1265. Today, the castle has a mix of architectural styles, from Gothic to Baroque. 8. Himeji Castle (Japan) (Photo: Touropia) Himeji (41,468 m2) is considered the most beautiful castle in Japan and is one of the few castles not destroyed by civil war, earthquake and bombing. It was built in the 14th century and gradually expanded over time. The castle complex that still stands today was completed in 1609. 9. Old Citadel of Aleppo (Syria) (Photo: Touropia) The Old Citadel of Aleppo (39,804 m2) is one of the oldest castles in the world. The project is located on a 50-meter high hill in the center of Aleppo, Syria. 10. Edinburgh Castle (Scotland) (Photo: Touropia) Perched on a cliff of an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle (35,737 m2) stands out on the skyline of Edinburgh in Scotland. Some of the structure at the castle dates back to before the 16th century. Notably, St Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, dates from the early 12th century.