Read on to find out more about 21 of the world’s most beautiful castles, fortified homes that are both a feast for the eyes and a time trip back to the bygone age during which they were created.

Inside, beautifully decorated rooms include a Royal Hall, Throne Room and the elegant vaulted ceilings in the Hall of Kings.

From medieval castles on the top of a mountain in Lisbon to Prussian palaces in Berlin and the epic castle that inspired Walt ...

More than a million people have visited the dreamy castle, and visitors trickle in to see the lavish rooms, including a grotto and conservatory, “Singer’s Hall,” and throne room.