Here are some beautiful castles and palaces outside of Europe that became a tourist destination, as quoted Bootsnall:
Krak des Chevaliers, Syria
The castle is actually a crusader castle in Syria. Fortress built on a hill at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level. Krak des Chevalier's name comes from the combination of French and Arabic, meaning "palace for the knights'.
The fort has two high protective walls and 13 towers. Inner wall is higher than the outside and separated trenches and steep slopes. The fort can carry 2000 soldiers with horses and their war equipment and food for five years. The fort looks like a small town and there are lots of interior room and a maze and a Roman chapel dialihfungsi a mosque in the early 1700s.
Himeji castle, Japan
This palace is located in Himeji City, and was dubbed the "White Palace" because of the charm of the white stucco walls of the castle that dominates. The palace was built in the early 1300's, and is part of the 83 wooden buildings, including towers, forts, and the protective wall that has survived the various wars in ancient times.
The interior of this castle-shaped corridors and road tunnel maze that is made for defense. Himeji Castle is rated as the world's cultural heritage so powerful that in 1993, UNESCO put into the Himeji Castle World Heritage Site list in the category of cultural heritage.
From a distance looks beautiful with walls of white castles, Himeji Castle is often used as a film location with a background of ancient Japanese history. The palace is also often used as a substitute location for the other palaces such as Edo Castle.
Castle of Arg-e-Bam, Iran
The castle is located in the city of Bam, Kerman province in southeast Iran was once one of the largest buildings in the world, before it was destroyed by earthquakes in 2003. The main fortress surrounded by large walls that used to be made to protect it from enemy attack, and there behind the thick walls of gardens, wells, and a beautiful fountain. The castle is located in the path of the silk was built before 500 BC and was used until 1850 AD It is unknown why the fort was later abandoned.
Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico
The castle is situated on a hill Mexico City was once a part of the Aztec fortress. The castle was built in 1784 and originally used as a summer home for the Spanish leader. After changing hands for several years, the building was finally purchased in 1806 Mexico City government and in turn used as a military academy, the observatory of science, the official residence of the president, and now has officially made the National History Museum.
Chateau Frontenac, Canada
The walls are brightly colored castle is located in Quebec City, one of the most beautiful city in Canada. The castle was opened to the public since 1893 and is now used as a hotel cum tourist attractions, landmarks, and restaurants. Room in it have a variety of shapes and sizes, but all have a luxurious elegant furniture. This castle hotel frequented by celebrities as well nobles.
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