but it still remains one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its historical significance and architectural design ...

European castles are some of the world’s most iconic and historically significant structures, many dating back to the Middle ...

The archbishops of Salzburg built Festung Hohensalzburg, one of the largest of Europe's medieval castles, in the period of the Holy Roman Empire. In the 19th century, it was made accessible via ...

European castles are iconic and historically significant structures, many dating back to the Middle Ages. They were primarily built for defence against enemy invaders, housing nobles and royalty ...

European castles are some of the world’s most iconic and historically significant structures, many dating back to the Middle Ages. They were primarily built for defense against enemy invaders ...

From the Dordogne to Danube, dotted with castles, vineyards, history and art – Europe’s great rivers are a wonder to discover ...

Europe’s deep and complex history has left behind an astonishing number of abandoned mansions, châteaux, castles and grand estates. Many of these once-magnificent properties have been left to decay, ...

More than 25,000 castles ... retreat in the medieval style. The cliffside location, grand ballrooms and unique spaces (think: an interior cave) have made Neuschwanstein one of Europe's top tourist ...