However, the continent’s ancient history, shaped by royal dynasties, also gave rise to some of the most notable castles in ...

There are hundreds of castles in Europe, each worthy of its very own fairy tale.These magnificent structures have survived wars, fires, dozens of generations, and stood the test of time. From the ...

Though there may be more opulent castles located throughout Europe, Windsor Castle in Berkshire, is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11 th ...

Incredible Europe map shows which countries have the most castles - there's a clear winner Rival factions have sought to establish their dominance on the continent for centuries.

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 ...

Peter Orr Photography/Getty Images. The “real” Downtown Abbey, Highclere was built in the late 17th century, making it one of England’s youngest major castles. It is also indisputably one of ...

An ancient vanilla pod, buried for centuries, was unearthed at Prague Castle’s Vladislav Hall. It’s the oldest known vanilla pod found in Europe.

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, ...