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

The Most Famous Castles in Europe If you’re looking for your next European travel destination and you want to visit somewhere that will whisk you back to a time when knights in shields of armor ...

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.

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

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 ...

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

In the ninth and tenth centuries, castles were often built of wood and easily burned down by enemies. As unrest spread across Europe and warfare began to change, castle designs had to adapt. Looming ...

Dreaming of a royal getaway with your dog? European castles roll out the red carpet; treats, beds and ancient ruins included. Photo credit: Depositphotos. It wasn’t that long ago that the only way you ...

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is offering an extraordinary line-up of Northern Europe itineraries for the summer 2025 cruise season. From May to August 2025, ...