When you think of Europe, images of cobbled streets, colorful Old Towns, and majestic cathedrals that took centuries to build probably come to mind. However, the continent’s ancient history, shaped by ...
Europe has over 50,000 magnificent castles with imposing architecture and breathtaking settings that offer a glimpse into a world of kings, queens and legends.
The summer of 2025 concert will mark an incredible 550 years of the world’s northernmost castle and is set to feature 89-year-old Finnish composer Aulis Sallinen’s movingly beautiful chronicle, Linna ...
A town that was constructed to be invisible from the mainland to avoid enemy attacks is Europe ... castle town. This magical spot was entirely carved on the backside of a sea rock in Medieval ...
Explore the 10 largest castles in the world, ranked by area. From Poland’s Malbork Castle to India’s Mehrangarh Fort, discover these grand historic fortresses.
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 ...
Called Lalys by locals, a mispronunciation of "al-Aziz", he is credited with building a number of monasteries, castles ... that in early medieval Europe the world of construction and decorative ...