Kruja Castle among the "10 secret castles" in Europe

Wars, enclosures, protection, quarantine, ghosts, human history and love?
The castles have it all!
Then, if you would visit Europe, which of the 10 hidden castles would you like to see?
Here are the best ones, according to "Skyscanner".

1 - Bran Castle, Romania

Located near Bran in Romania, in the southeastern EUropa, this magnificent castle rises on the border between Wallachia and Transylvania. He was famous for his personality, the Vlad Drakul, who inspired Bram Stoker's character Dracula.
Though Drakul was born in Sighisoara (Transylvania), and there is no historical evidence to have lived here, this castle links the history of vampires with his name. The bastion of this castle is an architectural wonder, as the stone staircase hidden behind the beam-shaped beams gives a beautiful light effect when the sunlight penetrates between the beams.
The Bran Castle is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Romania, as Vampire Legends attract bookmakers and historians from all over the world to this beautiful castle. Beyond that, the home where Konti Dracula was born is today a Gothic-style restaurant serving traditional Romanian cuisine.

2. Kruja Castle, Albania

Located in the southeast of Europe, in the small town of Kruja, at a height of 557 meters, this castle reflects the essence of the courage with which it was built. After resisting the three great siege of the Turks in the 15th century, this castle under the historic leadership of Gjergj Kastrioti Scanderbeg resisted the Ottoman invasion with extreme courage.
Skanderbeg is still a distinguished figure in Albania known for his military tactics. In one of the unsuccessful attempts of siege by the Turks, Skanderbeg confused the Turks by sending a flock of burnished candles to their horns. The Turks thought it was an attack. After that, Skanderbeg made a powerful counterattack and beat the Turks.
Only after his death the Ottomans took the castle and searched it until 1912. The castle of Kruja has a well-maintained museum which has documented the feats and holds items of Skanderbeg.

3. Kotor Castle in San Giovanni, Montenegro

Located on the Adriatic coast in southeastern Europe, Kotor in Montenegro is surrounded by Croatia, Serbia, Albania, and Bosnia.
This beautiful mountain fortress of San Giovanni, overlooking the southernmost rock of Kotor, was built around the 9th century and was part of various regimes such as the Bulgarian Empire, the Serbian and Venetian republics, the Ottomans, the French, the British, and the Italians.
In 2006, Montenegro declared independence. The city and the castles have resisted many conquests, and the inscription on the gate speaks a lot: "What we do not love is what we do not want, ours will never give up."

4. The Castle of Carevets, Bulgaria

In the town of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, there is a medieval architectural wonder at a height of 206 meters - Carevets Castle. It was one of the main castles of the Bulgarian Empire from 1185 to 1393.
The giant fortress has three entrances: the main entrance to the west, the second entrance also known as Porta Asenova in the northwest and the third entrance known as Porta Frenkhisarska in the southwest. Frenkhisarska was guarded by the castle of Balduin, which received the name of the famous Latin emperor, Balduin of Flanders.
In the northern part of the castle, on the Jantra River, there was a window of executions, from where the traitors jumped into the river. Later, in the 16th century here a monastery was built. The central part of the castle consists of the royal palace, two battle entrances and two battle towers.
The palace complex features the royal church, the throne hall, and the royal chambers. The castle attracts many tourists, and during the nights there are wonderful shows with lasers.

5. Château de Commarque, France

Located in the Dordogne region in the southwest of France, this castle stands naturally on a rocky projection in the La Beune River valley. It was built in the 12th century at the request of the abbot of Sarlat. Initially there was a simple wooden tower, which was erected for religious purposes.
However, the tower was later replaced by a stone tower as the fortress expanded further to fortify its location. The Château De Commarque has survived throughout the centuries of the 100-year war and religious wars in France, a time when Catholics opposed Protestants.
The intact beauty of the surrounding area, the isolation of the castle and the rich French history of this country is a true miracle for historians. It is also believed that the castle was built on a prehistoric cave.

6. Castle of Dunluce, Ireland

It is located in Northern Ireland and this castle was built at the edge of a cliff along the North Antrim coastline. Though now ruined, this fortress served as one of the fortified structures for more than 1000 years, according to hsitoria experts.
For the first time it is mentioned by the McQuillan family in 1513, who lived in this castle and made several other constructions around it. Originally the fortress had two large towers in the eastern part.
Presently, the castle is under the care and protection of the Northern Ireland Environmental Agency.

7. The Castle of Charleville, Iceland

This Gothic style castle is located in Offaly Container in Ireland. Designed by the famous architect, Francis Johnston and built by Charles William Bury, the Charleville castle is an architectural beauty that has witnessed the victory over the French invasion of the country three times.
The castle was built between 1798 and 1810 and is a testimony to the Irish building skills.
It is said that the land on which the castle was built has been an ancient monastery, and a sacred site of Druids. And there are still rumors of ghosts and paranormal events. However, now the castle is open to the public, for marrying ceremonies, filming and concerts.

8. Castle of Edinburgh, Scotland

Built on a volcano vanished in the 9th century, this old castle has resisted countless wars, revolutions and conflicts. Archaeological studies speak for strong evidence that link the castle to the Iron Age.
The castle has twigs, a labyrinth with underground tunnels, and the alley where the prisoners were held. The underground labyrinth of tunnels connects to 120 rooms and the whole area is known as the Crown Square. Germs were probably used as quarantine during deadly epidemics.
In the 1600s, the Castle of Edinburgh served as a strong military base and in view of its wartime history between English and Scots, this castle still preserves the military significance.

9. Castle Predjama, Slovenia

Located in the southern part of Central Europe, Predjama Castle of Slovenia is a 700-year-old untouchable castle on a 123-foot cliff. The castle contains inhabited quarters, a church and a dungeon.
However, the most intriguing part of this castle is the construction, as the entire building is erected under a rocks-shaped arch, which is why the castle is difficult to reach. This Gothic architectural marvel is mentioned for the first time in 1724.
The person who mentions it is the legendary thief of Predjama's Erazem. Now the castle is preserved as a museum and there are wonderful items like guns and old-fashioned paintings.

10. Chillingham Castle, England

Famous for evidence of ghostly performances and paranormal events in recent times, Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, England, was built around the 12th century as a monastery. It was the home of King Edward I, who fought the famous General of the Scottish Army, William Uallace in 1298.
Leaving aside the historical importance and popularity it has gained due to paranormal events recently, this castle is available to the public for private functions and marriage.
Currently it is owned by famous historian, Sir Humphry Uakefield, who is an expert on historical architecture.