In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy ...

An unexpected Ohio landmark, this castle captures the spirit of medieval history in a way that feels subtle, grounded, and ...

This country may be small, but it has more castles per square mile than any other in Europe, making it known as the Castle ...

The castle many Americans are most familiar with is the one that comes before every Disney film. Castles herald a fairy tale with a happy ending, an architectural translation of a generic fantasy that ...

These real medieval castles will transport you to a world filled with knights and princesses, legendary lore and inspiration for your daydreams Castles conjure up images of a romantic medieval past, ...

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 ...

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Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men's choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains and stout castles. In fact, Wales is slathered with castles. During the late ...

While England boasts world-renowned castles like Windsor and Warwick, which draw visitors from across the globe, the country also plays host to lesser-known castles equally grand and rich in history.

In this fresh and accessible slice of medieval history, Morris (The Norman Conquest) uses the architectural history of castles in Great Britain from the time of Edward the Confessor in 1051 until the ...

The Rhine River, particularly the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, boasts an unparalleled concentration of over 40 medieval castles and fortresses along a 65 km stretch. This strategic location, vital for ...