Germany’s fairy-tale castles are calling! In this episode, we visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the legendary structure that inspired Disney, and Eltz Castle, a medieval marvel nestled in the woods. With ...

Germany's Neushwanstein is a textbook-like example of 19th-century Romanticism. In 1869, King Ludwig began building his medieval fantasy on the hilltop not for defensive reasons, but because he liked ...

A previously unknown medieval castle has emerged from the Swiss landscape after a researcher studying high-resolution terrain maps identified telltale features of an early fortification near ...

The castle many Americans are most familiar with is the one that comes before every Disney film. Castles herald a fairy tale with a happy ending, an architectural translation of a generic fantasy that ...

Calling all history buffs, architecture fans, and art lovers. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a ...

Poland is home to some of the most enchanting castle towns that are perfect for a unique getaway. These towns are rich in ...

When thinking about castles, one continent comes to mind: Europe. From the many castles in England, which are among the oldest in the world, to the beautiful palaces in France, every country on this ...