Castles of the World Trivia Quiz

Answer: Spain

This 12th century Spanish castle is located in the Aragon region of Spain as protection from the Muslims to the south. While only the ruins of this stone castle remain, its beauty and strength are still very evident.

Answer: Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is one of the British Royal Family's favorite residences. It has over 49,000 acres of land attached, and was originally purchased by Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert as a nice quiet country home.

It is built in the Scots Baronial style and is very well kept up compared to many of the castles of the world. The other three options are all located in the country of Denmark.

Answer: Okinawa

Katsuren-jo Castle is located in the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula on the island of Okinawa. This ancient, uninhabited castle was built on the top of a mountain and offers a panoramic views of the whole island. The castle remains amazingly intact for a building of its age and proximity to the ocean, and the always volatile "ring of fire".

Answer: Hawaii

Iolani Palace, located in Honolulu, Hawaii is the only royal castle located in the United States. This beautiful building was the castle of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii until the monarchy was overthrown at the end of the 19th century. Today it is open to the public and thousands of tourists flock to visit it every day.

There are two other royal palaces (but not castles) in Hawaii: Queen Emma Summer Palace in Honolulu and Hulihee Palace on the Big Island.

Answer: Coral Castle

"The Three Castles of Bellinzona" are three beautiful castles designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. These ancient fortified castles are located in the Alpine Mountains of Bellinzona, Switzerland. These castles are uninhabited but can be toured by those who wish to.

There is also a museum in the area that contains many historic artifacts that have been found in the castles. The Coral Castle is not one of these three. It is an unusual 20th century stone structure built by Edward Leedskalnin and is located near Homestead, Florida.

Answer: Warsaw

The Royal Castle in Warsaw was the official residence of Polish royalty and was built in 1598. Originally built in a Baroque style, this residence has undergone continuous renovations ever since it was first built. Today, the site is considered as a historical and national monument and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.

Answer: True

Dating back to the 9th century, Prague Castle is one of the largest castles in the world. The Guinness Book of records does list it as the largest ancient castle in the world. Home of the Czech Royal Jewels, this castle has undergone continuous renovations since it was originally built. The castle itself contains both a Cathedral and a Basilica.

Answer: Austria

Sitting on top of Festungberg mountain in Salzburg, Austria, Hohensalzburg Casle is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe. It has used for many things throughout its long history including a prisoner-of-war camp and a hospital as well as a personal residence.

It is home to one of the world's largest mechanical organs known as the "Salzburg Bull" and the castle is open daily for the public to visit.

Answer: False

The Château Frontenac looks like a magnificent palace. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada this picturesque castle is actually used as a hotel. Located in Quebec, Canada the building was built in 1893 and has been used numerous times in movies including Alfred Hitchcock's "I Confess" (1953).

Answer: Windsor Castle

Around 1100, Windsor Castle was first used by Henry I of England as his official residence, and has been one home of the British Royal Family ever since. One of the largest castles in the world, it covers over 13 acres, and because of constant renovations the building displays Georgian, Victorian and Gothic elements. Located in the town of Windsor in Berkshire, some 25 miles to the west of central London, it is open most days of the year and is one of the must-see locations if you travel to England.