From the Middle Ages to the 19th century, castles have shaped landscapes, inspired stories and hidden secrets that still fuel ...

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Made famous by the runaway success that was Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle is also one of the most beautiful castles in ...

Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.

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 ...

The Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th-century historicist palace in Bavaria, Germany, is renowned for its fairytale-like appearance and is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the world ...