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Prague Castle is Europe's top palace . . . according to TUI Musement

by Jamie Ashcroft
Prague Castle is Europe's top palace . . . according to TUI Musement bImage courtesy of TUI.

TUI Musement, the package holiday operator's experience business, has ranked Europe’s 30 most popular castles and palaces . . . and Prague Castle retaining the top spot.

The travel company (influenced by research via Google reviews) highlighted that Prague Castle appears with more than 199,000 reviews, 31% more than in 2023.

Buckingham Palace remains second and Schönbrunn Palace climbed two places to third with more than 182,000 reviews, a 41% increase.

An exterior view of Buckingham Palace in London, showcasing its grand architecture and the surrounding courtyard. The sky appears to be partly cloudy, adding to the atmospheric setting.bImage courtesy of TUI
Buckingham Palace in London
The image showcases Neuschwanstein Castle, a picturesque 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace nestled in the Bavarian Alps of Germany. Surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking a serene lake, the castle is renowned for its fairy tale-like appearance and intricate architectural details.bImage courtesy of TUI
Neuschwanstein Castle, in the German Alps
The image showcases Wawel Castle, a historic site located in Kraków, Poland. It features a panoramic view of the castle complex, highlighting its distinctive architectural styles and lush surrounding greenery under a clear blue sky.bImage courtesy of TUI
Wawel Castle, in Poland
The image showcases the Royal Palace of Madrid, an architectural marvel surrounded by lush greenery and a serene reflecting pool. The palace features ornate facades and a prominent dome, set against a clear blue sky.bImage courtesy of TUI
Royal Palace of Madrid
The image shows the Tower of London, a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. The castle features stone walls, several towers, and is surrounded by lush greenery, with people visible along the riverbank.bImage courtesy of TUI
Tower of London

The Palace of Versailles ranks fourth, Wawel Castle fifth, the Alhambra sixth, the Royal Palace of Madrid seventh, the Tower of London eighth, Neuschwanstein Castle ninth and Bran Castle tenth.

Spain has the most entries in the list with six top castles, whilst the United Kingdom has four in the list; next were Italy and Portugal with three each.

TUI Musement highlighted that experiences at many of these top castles are available and bookable by its platform, including admission tickets and guided tours.

by Jamie Ashcroft

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TUI Musement ranked Europe’s 30 most popular castles and palaces by the volume of Google reviews for July 2026.

Prague Castle retained the top spot with more than 199,000 reviews (31% more than in 2023).

Buckingham Palace remained second.

Schönbrunn Palace climbed to third with more than 182,000 reviews, a 41% increase.

The Palace of Versailles is fourth, followed by Wawel Castle fifth and the Alhambra sixth.

Royal Palace of Madrid seventh, Tower of London eighth, Neuschwanstein Castle ninth and Bran Castle tenth.

Buda Castle is the only new entry to the top 30, arriving at number 23 after a 65% rise in reviews.

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