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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, with Prague Castle at the top.

Prague Castle leads the list with more than 199,000 reviews, 31% more than in 2023.

Buckingham Palace is second and Schönbrunn Palace rose to third with more than 182,000 reviews, a 41% increase.

The top 10 includes Versailles, Wawel Castle, the Alhambra, the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Tower of London, Neuschwanstein Castle and Bran…

Spain has six entries in the list, the United Kingdom has four, followed by Italy and Portugal with three each.

TUI Musement notes that many top castles offer experiences bookable on its platform, including admission tickets and guided tours.

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