While Bavaria commands most of the spotlight when castle talk begins, Germany’s other regions shelter architectural marvels that rarely make the travel brochures. These fortresses tell stories of ...

Neuschwanstein Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 19th-century castle that is said to have inspired Disney. EyesWideOpen, Getty Images The Traveler's Atlas of the World includes ...

In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy ...

Castle above the German village of Wellmich in the Rhine Gorge. Katz (Cat) Castle is slightly to the south. Photo / Joanna ...

Here's why a small Rhine Valley town with a hilltop castle-turned-hotel captures Rick Steves' attention and the magic of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Archaeologists digging up the filled-in moat of Sparrenburg Castle uncovered a forgotten staircase, possibly leading to an unknown cellar. Screengrab from YouTube video shared by BielefeldJETZT ...

A small cache of medieval game pieces has been discovered in the ruins of a recently discovered castle in southern Germany. The finds provide a window into leisure time, possibly among actual knights, ...

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 ...