Opulent palaces. Medieval ruins. Riverside fortresses with commanding views. Germany is a paradise for lovers of European castles, boasting an astonishing variety of landmarks straight out of a ...

Talk about choice real estate—the Eltz Castle in Wierschem, Germany, is a spectacular medieval structure that sits within a valley, surrounded by serene forestland. The Eltz family has owned this ...

More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If you're seeking the best in terms of history and opulence, drive the nearly 479-mile ...

The forgotten medieval staircase found at Sparrenburg Castle. Photo from EggensteinExca ... Bielefeld is a city in northwestern Germany and a roughly 240-mile drive west from Berlin.

Colditz Castle, a forbidding medieval edifice near Leipzig, Germany, was supposed to be the Nazis' most escape-proof prison. Incorrigible Allied officers who had repeatedly escaped from other ...

The Castle District is a very special place, one that shows what’s best in early 20th architecture and reveals more about the often winding paths of Polish-German relations. Because of its amazing ...

TRAVEL TRENDS Created : Dec 3, 2024, 00:00 IST A historical tour of Europe: Must-visit castles and ruins Europe, a dream destination for many, has all the good reasons and options to cater to ...