Results: Fairy Tale Castles, part two

Kasteel de Haar, Netherlands, dates back to 1391. The site was fully rebuilt in 1892 and now displays all the grandeur of the early 20th century. The interior of the castle is filled with ornate wood carvings, plush furniture, and old porcelain from Japan and China. The castle's owners, the Van Zuylen van Nijevelt family, continue to reside in the home for one month each year, as they have done for over a century. Are you familiar with this historic castle?

Castel del Monte in Puglia, Italy may look familiar and with good reason: The castle is featured on the backside of the Italian one Euro Cent piece. The castle's construction was completed in 1240 by Fredrick II of Hohenstaufen, whose love of science is clearly evident in the building's unique octagonal shape. Visitors can explore the castle and its grounds year-round except for Christmas and New Year's Day. Before today's survey, were you aware of Castel del Monte?

Chillon Castle, Switzerland, is located on the rocky shores of Lake Geneva, near the border of Switzerland and France. The building as it currently stands is the result of hundreds of years of renovations, though the site has been occupied since the Bronze Age. Tourists are welcome to roam the castle and its grounds, but from June to October visitors can also experience something extra special by renting out the small stretch of discreetly hidden beach along Chillon's shores. Have you ever been to Switzerland?

Gripsholm Castle, Sweden, which sits on the banks of Lake Mälaren, was built in 1537 and maintains all of its old-world charm and royal luxury. Visitors of the castle are invited to take a leisurely stroll through the castle grounds, visit the castle's theater within one of the round towers built in 1780 by King Gustav III, or meet the royal deer at the Hjorthagen nature reserve. Would you be interested in visiting this castle if you had the opportunity to?

Peles Castle is tucked at the base of the Bucegi Mountains in the small town of Sinaia, Romania. Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 and completed in 1883, the castle's vibrant and colorful exterior make it the perfect storybook travel destination. Each of its 160 rooms are decorated with European art, German stained-glass windows, and leather walls. Though not as famous as Bran Castle, aka the home of Dracula located 30 miles away, Peles Castle should still be on everyone's Romanian itinerary. Before today's poll, were you in the know about Peles Castle?