Europe has many historic castles to explore as a tourist, but what about the castles you can actually "live" inside? Here are ...

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, housing ...

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

Travelers who want to lose themselves in medieval fairy-tale-like castles should visit Europe's most castle-lined river full ...

Take a peek behind the stony walls of Europe's most magnificent structures. Aug. 8, 2008 -- From beheadings to extravagant parties, castles around the world have been used for a variety of purposes.

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 ...

Castles, with their mix of history, glamour and culture, can be a highlight of any European vacation. But take heed, young families! Trips to castles might sound inherently kid-friendly, especially ...

South of Munich in the foothills of the Alps, is the relatively unknown Hohenschwangau Castle. It was "Mad" King Ludwig's father's castle — and Ludwig's boyhood summer home. When his father died, ...