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 ...

Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Whether it’s gliding on a Pletna boat through the mirror-like ...

Germany has plenty of storybook fortresses that tower over small towns and villages filled with cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses, you'd think you've been transported back in time. Travel ...

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 ...

America doesn’t have centuries of medieval history or ancient royal families building fortresses, but that didn’t stop wealthy industrialists and eccentric millionaires from constructing their own ...