A tourist trip to Germany is impossible without a visit to the majestic and well-preserved German castles. There are a huge number of them throughout the country and many deserve attention, but consider the ten most beautiful and famous. These select pieces of architecture and history are pearls in the necklace of castles in Germany.
1. Burg Eltz nestled comfortably in the Mossel River valley near Koblenz. This medieval castle, presumably built in the 12th century, has never been captured and destroyed. For more than 800 years, the monument has been owned by members of the Eltz family, who care about its preservation. In the years 1845-1888, a significant restoration of the entire complex was carried out, on which an amount was spent approximately equivalent - 8 million euros. For tourists, the treasury of the castle is of particular interest, which contains more than 500 various exhibits dating from the 12-19 centuries.
2. Neuschwanstein (Sсhloss Neuschwanstein) is recognized the most beautiful castle not only in Germany, but all over the world. This amazing fairy tale castle is located in the heart of Bavaria. Neuschwanstein was built by Ludwig II in the most beautiful location one could find. The castle has been open to the public since 1886. It was Neuschwanstein who became the prototype of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris. 
3. Hohenschwangau is located in Bavaria just a couple of hundred meters from the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein. The castle was built on the ruins of the old fortress Schwanstein. Hohenschwangau assumed its current appearance in 1837. About 300 thousand tourists from all over the world visit it annually. Among the famous sights of the castle is the piano of the great composer Richard Wagner.
4. Hohenzollern (Burg Hohenzollern) Is a magnificent castle in the clouds. Soaring on top of the mountain of the same name, it served as the residence of the rulers of the Hohenzollern dynasty, who remained in power until the end of the First World War. Hohenzollern is one of the most visited attractions in Germany. Tourists can explore the richly furnished interiors of this remarkable building, designed in the likeness of medieval knightly castles.
5. Leuvenburg (Schloss L? Wenburg) - Lion's castle. It is unique in that it was designed in the seventeenth century as a romantic medieval ruin. Leuvenburg is the first neo-Gothic building in Germany. During the Second World War, the castle was badly damaged and was reconstructed. Located near the town of Kassel, today it attracts many tourists. Next to the palace there is an armory room where you can study weapons and armor from the 15th to 16th centuries.
6. Johannisburg (Schloss Johannisburg) is located in the city of Aschaffenburg on the banks of the Main. Majestic and beautiful, it is distinguished by its simplicity of lines and correct proportions. Built during the Renaissance, it nevertheless has an austere appearance that is enlivened by the peaks in the central part of the roofs, as well as the corner towers and donjons. Until 1803, the castle was the suburban residence of the Mainz archbishops. During the Second World War, the castle was badly damaged and was restored.
7. Meersburg (Alte Burg Meersburg), located on the picturesque shores of Lake Baden in Baden-Württemberg, is an example of late Gothic and Baroque architecture. Meersburg is the oldest residential fortress in all of Germany.This fortress includes more than thirty rooms adapted for a comfortable life: a dining room, bedrooms, a banquet hall, an old kitchen and others.
8. Stolzenfels on the Rhine (Schloss Stolzenfels) Is an ancient castle recognized by UNESCO as part of the world heritage. Its construction took place in the period from 1242 to 1259. Stolzenfels on the Rhine was almost completely destroyed in 1689, and lay in ruins for almost 150 years. The restoration of the castle was organized by Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, who then made it his residence. 16 million euros have been allocated for the latest modern restoration of the castle.
9. Marksburg located on a hilltop in the upper Rhine near the town of Braubach. The castle was erected on the site of a Frankish watchtower dating from the 10th century. Marksburg was the only fortress on the Rhine to survive the French invasion in the 12th century. Additional buildings erected in the 17-18 centuries do not spoil the appearance of a real medieval castle. In 2002, Marksburg was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10. Königstein (Festung K? Nigstein) Is a powerful fortress in the vicinity of Dresden. This grandiose structure was erected on top of a cliff with an area of 9.5 hectares. The Königstein fortress was founded in the eleventh century and today is recognized as the most powerful in Europe. During the Second World War, the cellars of the fortress were used to store the masterpieces of world art in the Dresden Gallery. To services of tourists free visit of the castle, gun batteries, casemates and ravelin. 
Castles of Germany to this day they amaze us with their majestic beauty. Each of the described architectural and historical ensembles is a wonderful legend that you want to get in touch with.