This country may be small, but it has more castles per square mile than any other in Europe, making it known as the Castle ...

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, housing ...

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For centuries, medieval castles – hulking, isolated triumphs of masonry – have held a special place in the Western imagination, evoking at once a sense of history, fantasy, war and romance. They are ...

Take a peek behind the stony walls of Europe's most magnificent structures. Aug. 8, 2008 -- From beheadings to extravagant parties, castles around the world have been used for a variety of purposes.

Castles, with their mix of history, glamour and culture, can be a highlight of any European vacation. But take heed, young families! Trips to castles might sound inherently kid-friendly, especially ...

South of Munich in the foothills of the Alps, is the relatively unknown Hohenschwangau Castle. It was "Mad" King Ludwig's father's castle — and Ludwig's boyhood summer home. When his father died, ...

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