As of 2026-10-12, Tower of London tops the list with 2,741,126 visitors/year.
- #1 Tower of London — 2,741,126 visitors/year
castle in central London, United Kingdom
The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded toward the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest. The White Tower, which gives the castle its name, was built by... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #2 Prague Castle — 2,551,240 visitors/year
castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. As such, the term "Prague Castle" or simply "Hrad" are often used as metonymy for the president and his staff and advisors. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #3 Palace of Venaria — 958,903 visitors/year
former royal residence in Italy
The Palace of Venaria is a former royal residence and gardens located in Venaria Reale, near the city of Turin in the Piedmont region in northern Italy. It is one of the 14 Residences of the Royal House of Savoy built in the area between the 16th and 18th centuries which were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #4 Château comtal de Carcassonne — 627,351 visitors/year
inner castle, Cité de Carcassonne, France
source Wikidata - #5 Palazzo dei Normanni — 600,000 visitors/year
palace in Palermo, Italy
The Palazzo dei Normanni, also called Royal Palace of Palermo, is a palace in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It was the seat of the Kings of Sicily with the Hauteville dynasty and served afterwards as the main seat of power for the subsequent rulers of Sicily. Since 1946 it has been the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. The building is the oldest royal residence in Europe; and was the private residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Sicily and the imperial seat of Frederick II and Conrad IV. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #6 Nesvizh Castle — 431,000 visitors/year
castle in Niasviž, Belarus
Nesvizh Castle or Nyasvizh Castle is a residential castle of the Radziwiłł family in Nyasvizh (Nesvizh), Belarus. It is 183 metres (600 ft) above sea level. Built originally in the 16th and 17th centuries, throughout its history the site has been sacked, damaged and abandoned repeatedly, and has seen multiple different uses including as a storehouse. Finally it has been extensively rebuilt and restored from 2004–2012. In 2005, the castle, church, and surrounding environment were inscribed... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #7 Český Krumlov Castle — 386,290 visitors/year
castle in the Czech Republic
Český Krumlov Castle is a castle in Český Krumlov in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It dates back to 1253 when the first castle was built by the Vítkovci family, the main branch of the powerful Bohemian family Rosenberg. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #8 Château des ducs de Bretagne — 332,740 visitors/year
castle of the Dukes of Brittany, Nantes, France
The Château des ducs de Bretagne is a large castle located in the city of Nantes in the Loire-Atlantique département of France; it served as the centre of the historical province of Brittany until its separation in 1956. It is located on the right bank of the Loire, which formerly fed its ditches. It was the residence of the Dukes of Brittany between the 13th and 16th centuries, subsequently becoming the Breton residence of the French Monarchy. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #9 Scaligero Castle — 308,459 visitors/year
castle in Sirmione, Italy
The Scaligero Castle or Scaligero Castle of Sirmione is a fortress from the Scaliger era, an access point to the historical centre of Sirmione, on Lake Garda. It is one of Italy's best-preserved castles. In 2024, it was the 29th most visited attraction in Italy, with 262,095 visitors, and a total gross income of €1,125,881. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #10 Fort Bard — 285,462 visitors/year
fortified complex in the Aosta Valley, Italy
Fort Bard, also known as Bard Fort, is a fortified complex built in the 19th century by the House of Savoy on a rocky prominence above Bard, a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of northwestern Italy. Fort Bard has been completely restored after many years of neglect. In 2006 it reopened to tourists as the Museum of the Alps, it has additional art exhibitions and galleries. In the summer, the main courtyard is used to host musical and theatrical performances. Read more on Wikipedia.
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