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 ...

France boasts many intriguing castles, or chateaus, and this underrated destination further begs to be visited thanks to its ...

Visit one of England's most picturesque castles, beloved by Rick Steves, where medieval history, dramatic views, and a ...

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 ...

Cahir Castle in County Tipperary is one of Ireland's most impressive and well-preserved 13th century castles, with visitors saying it feels like stepping into a medieval film set ...

There's no shortage of reasons to book a flight to Europe. The cobblestone streets, ancient ruins, Renaissance art, centuries-old castles, and sheer variety of landscapes packed into a relatively ...

Standing tall on a rocky island on the River Suir is Cahir Castle- one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles ...

Follow photographer Frédéric Chaubin as he embarks on a unique, century-spanning journey through Europe. Featuring images of more than 200 buildings in 21 countries, Stone Age presents the history and ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a medieval board game in a secret chamber beneath an ancient Russian castle. This chamber, museum officials reported last month, may link the castle—which stands on a ...