UNESCO recognition: Four of King Ludwig II’s iconic Bavarian castles, including Neuschwanstein, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list after nearly two decades of lobbying. Modern heritage ...

From fortresses to ornate palaces, these structures are worth traveling for. This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the late ...

LEGO's Medieval Knights line is a fan favorite, which sparked imaginations with tales of castles, heroes, and battles. This line was first introduced in the late 1970s with an assortment of iconic ...

This historic property enjoys a striking location, perched on a forested hill overlooking the lush Umbrian countryside. A medieval castle with 14th-century origins, the property was sensitively ...

A Minecraft player known as Builderleins has impressed the community with a large, detailed medieval castle featuring gray stone walls, orange roofs, and multiple towers. Shared on Reddit, the build ...

Europe has over 50,000 magnificent castles that offer a glimpse into a world of kings and queens. With imposing architecture and breathtaking settings, these castles are both historical wonders and ...

Medieval castles solved sanitation with stone shafts, ammonia fumigated wardrobes, and hired specialists to empty the pits at night. The engineering was smarter than it sounds, and sometimes deadlier ...

The colorful castle sits high in the hills above the town of Sintra, Portugal. Built in 1854, the castle is still often used by the President of the Portuguese Republic and other government officials.