However, the continent’s ancient history, shaped by royal dynasties, also gave rise to some of the most notable castles in ...

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 ...

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, ...

Europe is the continent of castles. Unfortunately, few new castles have been built in the 20th & 21st centuries However, a huge new mysterious castle has been built in Poland ...

Here are 10 lesser-known castles scattered throughout Europe that belong on every traveler’s itinerary. The Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal. Palace of Pena Romain Moisescot via Flickr [/] ...

Travelers have long ago discovered most of Europe’s castles. These fortresses can be fun, offering battle re-enactments, sound-and-light shows, catapult demos, dress-up costumes, fake garden ...

Photographer Frédéric Chaubin captured over 200 European castles for his new book, including the medieval Eltz Castle in Germany, pictured here. Frédéric Chaubin/Courtesy of TASCHEN.

Beauty and history are what you will find within these castle walls – turrets that reach to the sky, fortresses along the waterfront and fairy tales brought to life. Europe is known for its ...

For those in search of their own magical kingdom, ancient castles dot the European countryside. And with sales currently in the dungeon, buyers may find themselves a bargain.