Alcázar of Segovia

The Alcázar of Segovia boasts a ship-like silhouette that towers 80 meters above the city. Its construction began in the 12th century and includes a 28-meter-high keep and a 10-meter-deep moat. In contrast to the Alhambra’s Islamic geometry, the Alcázar’s Christian and Gothic architecture features a 90-foot-long throne room. This design reportedly inspired Disney’s Cinderella Castle, making it the only castle on this list with a direct cinematic counterpart.