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

The architecture of some of America's most popular and most familiar attractions were inspired by the many magnificent castles in Europe, such as Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle, whose ...

Travelers have long ago discovered most of Europe's castles. These fortresses can be fun, offering battle re-enactments, sound-and-light shows, catapult demos, dress-up costumes, fake garden ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beauty and history are what you will find within these castle walls – turrets that reach to the sky, fortresses along the waterfront and fairy tales brought to life. Europe is known for its ...

For those in search of their own magical kingdom, ancient castles dot the European countryside. And with sales currently in the dungeon, buyers may find themselves a bargain.

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.