(CNN)-- What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the ...

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, ...

With its towers, turrets, frescoes, and throne hall, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it was plucked straight from a medieval fairy tale. But the truth is that this over-the-top palace nestled in 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, housing ...

With Europe’s borders temporarily closed to American travelers, the continent’s icons shine an even more inviting beacon than usual—if partly because of their inaccessibility. And few European ...

When you think of castles, the images that come to mind are likely of medieval and Gothic castles found in European countries. However, in the U.S., there are several European-inspired castles ...

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing ...

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing ...