Windsor places second for the contrast between a fortified exterior, State Apartments and St George’s Chapel. It beats Segovia on the breadth of royal spaces, although Malbork offers a stronger lesson in how an entire fortified complex fits together.
Plan for the interiors, not just an outside photograph. As checked in October 2026, the castle closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; the chapel closes to sightseeing on Sundays. Working-palace closures can affect rooms at short notice, so check the official calendar.
Sources: Official guide.
Photo: Diego Delso · delso.photo · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized/compressed.
