Germany's Neushwanstein is a textbook-like example of 19th-century Romanticism. In 1869, King Ludwig began building his medieval fantasy on the hilltop not for defensive reasons, but because he liked ...

Germany is home to tens of thousands of castles, including one that is recognized the world over: Neuschwanstein was the inspiration for some of Disney's fairytale castles. The new National Geographic ...

Germany wears its history openly. In its medieval towns, time doesn’t just linger, it breathes. Cobbled lanes twist past gabled houses, stone towers rise above red rooftops, and the scent of fresh ...

Germany’s World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, also known as the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, is famed for its constellation of castles, but it has plenty of other charms.

Neuschwanstein was one of four castles in Bavaria to make the list. Philippe Clement / Arterra / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Germany’s storybook castles are now UNESCO World Heritage sites ...

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 ...

Europe has over 50,000 magnificent castles that offer a glimpse into a world of kings and queens. With imposing architecture and breathtaking settings, these castles are both historical wonders and ...