Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

The quintessential fairy-tale castle, Neuschwanstein inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Built between 1869 and 1886 by King Ludwig II, it draws over 1.4 million visitors annually, making it Germany’s most-visited tourist destination. While Edinburgh Castle attracts 2.2 million visitors, Neuschwanstein’s singular Romantic architecture and alpine setting make it the most photographed castle in Germany.