Castles and palaces used as filming locations
373 castles and palaces on this map have been used as filming locations, in 31 countries, for 349 films and television series. The most filmed are Vaux-le-Vicomte, Palace of Versailles and Pernštejn Castle. Each one links to the productions shot there.
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Most filmed castles and palaces
- Vaux-le-Vicomte, France9
- Palace of Versailles, France9
- Pernštejn Castle, Czech Republic7
- Hatfield House, United Kingdom7
- Křivoklát Castle, Czech Republic6
- Château de Chambord, France5
- Palace of Fontainebleau, France5
- Sychrov Castle, Czech Republic4
- Château de Champs-sur-Marne, France4
- Blenheim Palace, United Kingdom4
- Kuressaare Castle, Estonia4
- Palace of Caserta, Italy4
- Champlâtreux, France4
- Ashridge, United Kingdom4
- Hampton Court Palace, United Kingdom4
- Castle of Pierrefonds, France3
- Doune Castle, United Kingdom3
- Fort Bard, Italy3
- Telč château, Czech Republic3
- Stirling Castle, United Kingdom3
- Hôtel Matignon, France3
- Château de Vincennes, France3
- Książ Castle and park complex, Poland3
- Švihov Castle, Czech Republic3
- Ploskovice Castle, Czech Republic3
- Alnwick Castle, United Kingdom3
- Knebworth House, United Kingdom3
- Château de Ferrières, France3
- Badminton House, United Kingdom3
- Zvíkov Castle, Czech Republic3
- Château de Maisons, France3
- Burghley House, United Kingdom3
- Waddesdon Manor, United Kingdom3
- Orava Castle, Slovakia2
- Schloss Fuschl, Austria2
- Kokořín Castle, Czech Republic2
- Schleißheim palace complex, Germany2
- Průhonice Castle, Czech Republic2
- Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland2
- Château de Chenonceau, France2
- Château de Maintenon, France2
- Château du Petit Chevincourt, France2
- Štiřín Castle, Czech Republic2
- Topkapı Palace, Turkey2
- Dover Castle, United Kingdom2
- Blatná Chateau, Czech Republic2
- Bojnice Castle, Slovakia2
- Château d'Aubiry, France2
- Castle Howard, Kingdom of England2
- Corsham Court, United Kingdom2
- château de Saint-Amé, France2
- Hrádek u Nechanic, Czech Republic2
- Royal Palace of Aranjuez, Spain2
- Krakovec Castle, Czech Republic2
- Mnichovo Hradiště Castle, Czech Republic2
- Konopiště Castle, Czech Republic2
- Roštejn, Czech Republic2
- Bamburgh Castle, United Kingdom2
- Wernigerode Castle, Germany2
- Modlin Fortress, Poland2
Castles and palaces by country
- France79
- United Kingdom75
- Czech Republic73
- Germany31
- Poland13
- Italy10
- Denmark10
- Ireland9
- Spain9
- Sweden8
- Austria7
- Estonia5
- Hungary5
- Finland4
- Netherlands4
- Luxembourg4
- Slovakia3
- Romania3
- Ukraine3
- Belgium3
- Belarus3
- Canada2
- Greece2
- Turkey1
- Kingdom of England1
- Japan1
- Slovenia1
- Lithuania1
- Syria1
- Russia1
Other kinds of filming location
- Studios and sets82
- Landmarks and buildings2,427
- Streets and squares461
- Landscapes and nature776
- Towns and cities4,459
Frequently asked questions
How many castles and palaces are on this map?
373, used by 349 films and television series.
Which is the most filmed?
Vaux-le-Vicomte in France, with 9 recorded productions.
How is a place sorted into this group?
From the kind of thing Wikidata says it is. A place described as a castle, palace or fortress lands in castles and palaces; one described as a mountain, lake or park lands in landscapes and nature, and so on.