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贾斯旺萨达陵墓和梅兰加尔古堡，焦特布尔，拉贾斯坦邦，印度 (© Twenty47studio/Getty images)

焦特布尔的梅兰加尔古堡

夕阳西下，印度拉贾斯坦邦的焦特布尔市沐浴在温暖的光芒中，一幅神奇的景象徐徐展开。坐落在岩石山顶上的梅兰加尔古堡矗立于这片景色中，这里曾是拉索尔王朝的权力中心，见证了荣耀和挑战。这座城堡始建于1459年，由当时的统治者拉奥·约达创建，至今已经有500多年的历史。

这座堡垒不仅是一处遗迹，更是拉贾斯坦邦的文化瑰宝。在这座城堡蜿蜒的深处，过去的秘密在一连串的宫殿中重现。从珍珠宫、镜宫、武器宫到花宫和藏宝阁，这些建筑瑰宝各有各的故事，是拉贾斯坦邦辉煌历史的篇章。再往前走，这里的博物馆展示了皇室专用的轿子、华丽的穹顶塔和乐器。

天鹅堡和旧天鹅堡，巴伐利亚阿尔卑斯山，德国 Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles, Bavarian Alps, Germany (© Harald Nachtmann/Getty Images)

童话故事中的场景 Straight out of a fairy tale

新天鹅堡和旧天鹅堡，巴伐利亚，德国

巴伐利亚阿尔卑斯山是德国南部一座雄伟的山脉，拥有两座城堡：新天鹅堡和旧天鹅堡。新天鹅堡是19世纪由巴伐利亚国王路德维希二世委托建造的罗曼式复兴宫殿，以童话般的建筑、塔楼和令人叹为观止的山景而闻名。越过山谷，远眺阿尔卑斯湖，是同样壮观的旧天鹅堡，由路德维希二世的父亲，巴伐利亚国王马克西米连二世建造。这两座城堡拥有奢华的内部装饰、丰富的艺术品和历史文物，每年都有数百万游客前往，一窥巴伐利亚的辉煌历史。

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles, Bavaria, Germany

The Bavarian Alps, a mountain range in southern Germany, are home to these enchanting 19th-century castles, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Neuschwanstein Castle, on the left of our homepage image, was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Building work began in 1869 on this Romanesque Revival palace with its fairy-tale-like architecture and breathtaking mountain backdrop. Across the valley, gazing out over Lake Alpsee, is the equally spectacular Hohenschwangau Castle, built by Ludwig II's father, King Maximilian II of Bavaria. These two castles boast rich interiors with intricate artwork and historical artifacts. Both castles attract millions of visitors every year, offering a glimpse into the opulent past of Bavaria.

什未林湖上的什未林城堡，梅克伦堡-前波美拉尼亚州，德国 (© Hannes Wendt/Shutterstock)

童话中的城堡

什未林城堡，什未林市，梅克伦堡-前波美拉尼亚州

与大多数的德国城堡一样，什未林城堡就像是从童话故事中走出来的。它最早的雏形可追溯至941年。研究表明，它是由西斯拉夫奥博特人部落建造的。这个部落生活在现在的梅克伦堡-前波美拉尼亚州和波兰，尤其是波罗的海的南部海岸。从12世纪起，该部落就被基督教化，并被德国和丹麦统治者进行政治整合。

说回城堡，16世纪，约翰·阿尔布雷希特一世公爵将什未林城堡扩建成一座宏伟的文艺复兴时期的府邸，这标志着中世纪建筑向现代建筑的过渡。到了19世纪，建筑师乔治·阿道夫·丹姆勒按照浪漫的新哥特式风格对城堡进行了重新设计，最终，这座城堡被修建成我们今天所看到的样子。

几个世纪以来，什未林城堡一直是梅克伦堡-什未林大公的府邸，后来成为艺术和文化中心。此外，城堡里还有一些令人印象深刻的艺术藏品。若有机会，你可以去参观一下什未林州立博物馆，从内部欣赏这座宏伟的城堡。

科奇城堡，Tongwynlais，卡迪夫，威尔士，英国，欧洲 (© Billy Stock/robertharding/Alamy Stock Photo)

童话城堡

科奇城堡，威尔士

科奇城堡坐落在威尔士的一座树木繁茂的山丘上，该城堡的名字在威尔士语中的意思是“红色城堡”，著名建筑师威廉·伯吉斯是它的设计师。这座城堡的内部装饰颇为奢华，犹如一首由繁复的雕刻工艺、鲜艳的彩色玻璃和奢华的家具交织而成的华丽交响乐。城堡的独特外形和维多利亚时期的内部设计充分展示了设计师的才华。其设计融合了中世纪的底蕴及19世纪的创新，被誉为英国哥特式复兴的典范。城堡的四周树林密布，从远处望去，宛若童话世界。这片山毛榉森林拥有丰富的植被，包括蝴蝶兰、燕窝兰和多年生山靛等稀有植物，具有特殊的科考价值，因而被保护起来了。

上巴尔城堡，阿尔萨斯，法国 Haut-Barr Castle, Alsace, France (© Andrea Pistolesi/Getty Images)

你知道“阿尔萨斯之眼”吗？ Did you know the "Eye of Alsace"?

上巴尔城堡，孚日省

上巴尔城堡是一座位于阿尔萨斯北部，海拔450米的中世纪堡垒。它建于1170年，几个世纪以来经历了重大改造和修复。该城堡的建造由斯特拉斯堡的主教发起，旨在监视佐恩山谷和阿尔萨斯平原，因此被赋予了富有诗意的绰号“阿尔萨斯之眼”。天气晴朗时，甚至可以看到斯特拉斯堡大教堂的尖顶。

这座城堡建在三块岩石上，由一座被称为“魔鬼桥”的桥梁连接起来。相传这座桥是由魔鬼建造的，因为普通人很难造出如此坚固的桥梁。在传说中，一个化身为小贩的魔鬼出现在城堡入口，提出可以帮助建造这座桥。但作为交换，他要向第一个过桥的生物索要灵魂。为了避免牺牲人类的灵魂，据说主教们派了一只动物先过桥。看来，即使是魔鬼有时也敌不过人类的智慧。

Haut-Barr Castle, Vosges

Haut-Barr Castle is a medieval fortress situated at an altitude of 450 meters (1,476 ft), in northern Alsace. Built in 1170, it underwent significant transformations and restorations during the centuries. Its construction was initiated by the bishops of Strasbourg with the purpose of overseeing the Zorn Valley and the Alsace plain, earning it the evocative nickname "the eye of Alsace." On a clear day, it is possible to catch a glimpse of the spire of Strasbourg Cathedral.

The castle, constructed on three rocks, is connected by a bridge, known as "the Devil's Bridge." Legend has it that its construction is attributed to the devil as it would have been impossible for anyone to build such a sturdy bridge. The tale goes that a devil disguised as a peddler appeared at the castle's entrance and offered his services to build the bridge. In exchange, he asked for the soul of the first creature to cross it. To avoid sacrificing a human soul, the bishops reportedly sent an animal to cross the bridge first. Even the devil sometimes struggles to compete with the deceit of others!

桑佩伦山上的菲泽尔城堡，匈牙利 Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary (© ZGPhotography/Alamy)

这片迷雾密布的树林里潜藏着什么? What lurks in these misty woods?

桑佩伦山上的菲泽尔城堡，匈牙利

匈牙利是一个历史悠久、风景迷人的国家，也是一个拥有众多城堡的宝库。从布达佩斯那拥有富丽堂皇的建筑并可以俯瞰多瑙河美景的布达城堡，到因成功抵御近四万土耳其大军而闻名的埃格尔城堡，每座城堡都讲述着各自关于战争、皇室和文化演变的故事。

位于在桑佩伦山脉顶端的菲泽尔城堡就是其中之一，其历史可以追溯至13世纪。菲泽尔城堡坐落在海拔约1800英尺的火山之上，在历史上也占有一席之地。1526年，匈牙利王室的拥护者彼得·佩瑞尼在摩哈赤战役后曾在这座古老的石墙内避难。沦为废墟多年之后，小教堂于2016年得到修复，城堡的下半部分也已重建，可谓恢复不少昔日荣光。而游客中心开设的展览，在讲述城堡历史的同时也向人们展示了整个村庄丰富的自然和文化遗产。

Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary

Hungary is a country blessed with stunning landscapes and a host of historic castles. From the opulent Buda Castle in Budapest, with its commanding views of the Danube, to Eger Castle, renowned for its heroic defense against the Turks, each site has a story to tell.

Our homepage image shows one such stronghold, Füzér Castle, which crowns the Zemplén Mountains near Hungary's northern border and dates back to the 13th century. Perched at an elevation of over 1,800 feet above sea level, this castle stands on a mountain of volcanic origin. Here, within its ancient stone walls, the crown of Hungary was hidden following the country's defeat by the Ottoman Empire in the 1526 Battle of Mohács. After years of ruin, the castle's chapel was restored in 2016, and the keep was rebuilt to its former glory.

洛夫里耶纳克堡，西港，杜布罗夫尼克，克罗地亚 Fort Lovrijenac, West Harbor, Dubrovnik, Croatia (© Benny Marty/Shutterstock)

小心龙出没！ Watch out for dragons!

杜布罗夫尼克，克罗地亚

来到克罗地亚的杜布罗夫尼克，你可能会本能地警惕入侵的舰队或空中的巨龙，不过放心，你更有可能遇到的是游客，而不是兰尼斯特家族。美剧《权力的游戏》经常在这里取景拍摄，因为杜布罗夫尼克老城是世界上保存最完好的中世纪城市之一。历史上，杜布罗夫尼克曾以“拉古萨共和国”的身份蓬勃发展了数百年，通过灵活的外交和强大的航海贸易保持独立。这颗“亚得里亚海的明珠”也经历过炮火和大地震，但重建后的城市依然充满生机。古城墙、教堂、博物馆和艺术等文化遗产都是吸引游客前往杜布罗夫尼克的原因，最近的一份报告显示，2019年，杜布罗夫尼克平均每位居民接待了36名游客。

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Though you might instinctively watch out for invading fleets or dragons overhead, you're more likely to encounter a tourist than a Lannister in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik. As you may know, 'Game of Thrones' filmed here frequently throughout the run of the show, and you can scarcely blame them; Dubrovnik's Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world. For centuries it flourished as the Republic of Ragusa, maintaining independence through diplomacy and robust trade networks. This 'Pearl of the Adriatic' has withstood military bombardments and devastating earthquakes, yet the city has always rebuilt and persevered. While pop culture, history, and UNESCO World Heritage Site status are all big draws, they might be too effective: A recent report estimated that in 2019 there were 36 tourists for every resident.

古老的中世纪奇迹 A time-worn medieval marvel

克拉夫特城堡，卡文郡，爱尔兰

克拉夫特城堡位于爱尔兰卡文郡，坐落在一个湖中小岛上。据说，这座城堡起初是由盎格鲁-诺曼人在13世纪初建造的。城堡的圆柱形结构美观且实用，既能控制水道，又能为周围区域提供防御。在接下来的几个世纪里，这座城堡和周围的土地几经易主，直到1653年被炸毁遗弃，只剩断壁残垣。克拉夫特城堡是爱尔兰中世纪遗产的象征，对于历史爱好者和城堡爱好者来说是必看之地。

Cloughoughter Castle, County Cavan, Ireland

Cloughoughter Castle sits on a small island in the middle of Lough Oughter, a huge complex of lakes and waterways in County Cavan in Ireland. Its first stones are thought to have been laid in the early 13th century by the Anglo-Norman de Lacy family, but the O'Reilly clan took possession of the area in 1233 and completed the castle's construction. They retained control of Cloughoughter Castle for centuries, but by 1653, it had been bombed and abandoned. Since then, it has been in ruins, resplendent in a sort of tattered grandeur. It can only be visited by boat but, as a symbol of Ireland's medieval heritage, it is a must-see for history and castle enthusiasts alike.

超凡脱俗的风景

罗马，意大利

今天的照片是从圣天使堡（又称哈德良陵墓）拍下的罗马美景。圣天使堡是由罗马帝国皇帝哈德良所修建，用作自己和后代的陵墓。除他之外，还有许多皇帝被葬在这里，公元217年的卡拉卡拉是最后一位。

从中世纪到19世纪，这座建筑被改造成了保卫罗马的堡垒，梵蒂冈也因此没有落入西哥特人和汪达尔人手中。1365年左右，圣天使堡成为了教会的财产。而在意大利统一后，这座建筑最终成为了博物馆，教会也就随之失去了它的所有权。

即使在今天，这座雄伟的建筑仍然吸引着数百万来自世界各地的游客，一直是罗马游客最多的博物馆之一。

奢华的迷宫 A labyrinth of luxury

维朗德里城堡，法国

法国的维朗德里城堡以其精美绝伦的花园出名。它的花园也被认为是一个文艺复兴时期园林设计的典范。花园被细分成了不同的区域，有着几何纹路、生机盎然的花床、静谧的水景和精心修建的树篱。每个区域都有其主题，有的有装饰性，有的有实用性，缤纷的色彩和纹路相交织，美不胜收。城堡的花园体现了建筑设计和自然的和谐关系，其美景和艺术创造力使游客为之着迷。

Château de Villandry, France

The Château de Villandry in France is renowned for its exquisite gardens that are considered a masterpiece of Renaissance horticulture. The gardens, which are divided into sections, feature geometric patterns, vibrant flowerbeds, serene water elements, and meticulously trimmed hedges. Each section has its own theme, ranging from ornamental to practical, and is bursting with a stunning blend of colors and textures. The château's gardens showcase the harmonious relationship between architecture and nature. Stunning gardens have surrounded the château since it was built in 1532, but their appearance changed drastically over the centuries. After Joachim Carvallo acquired the estate, he spent 10 years from 1918 reinventing and restoring the Renaissance formal gardens. Other elements have been added in the decades since and the gardens continue to captivate visitors to this day.

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