They have built castles combining rare practicality with amazing looks.
The fact that even today most of the castles exist despite wars, various storms of nature and lack of care, makes them the most unique in the world
This castle is located on Mount Hozenhollern - 2,800 meters above sea level. This castle served as the residence of Prussian kings
The invincible castle of Mont Saint-Michel, surrounded by all sides with the sea, is one of the most popular attractions in France, after the city of Paris. Built in 709
This one thousand-year-old castle was originally built as the residence of German King Konrad III
The original Disney-Land! Nice.
It's crazy to see these structures and how long ago they were built, and then find out how long they took to build! Imagine being a King or a Lord and ordering a castle be built knowing full well, even your kids probably won't see it completed.
Yet, they're still standing after all this time - will we be able to say the same about most of the monstrosities that are being built now?