When you think of Europe, images of cobbled streets, colorful Old Towns, and majestic cathedrals that took centuries to build ...

The castle has reportedly been inhabited since the late Roman period but gained most of its fame in the 12th century when Geoffrey of Monmouth named it as the place where King Arthur was conceived.

Europe is peppered with ancient castles, many of them wonderfully fairy-tale in appearance. ... Eltz Castle dates back to the 12th century and exudes an eerie atmosphere, ...

Antognolla castle in Umbria, “the green heart of Italy,” is being transformed into a Six Senses resort, offering guests and golfers a soothing countryside retreat.

Once inside, archaeologists discovered that the room was likely a casemate—a fortified space for storing and testing weapons.

European castles are some of the world’s most iconic and historically significant structures, many dating back to the Middle Ages. ... The 12th century castle, ...

Antognolla castle in Umbria, “the green heart of Italy,” is being transformed into a Six Senses resort, offering guests and golfers a soothing countryside retreat.

Peter Orr Photography/Getty Images. The “real” Downtown Abbey, Highclere was built in the late 17th century, making it one of England’s youngest major castles. It is also indisputably one of ...

In addition, some of the most famous castles in Europe, such as Neuschwanstein, ... this 12th-century Moroccan castle, or “kasbah,” was home to the sultans who ruled the area.

Our large family went on a multigenerational trip to Europe and had a great stay at Castle Wasserburg, a 12th-century marvel in Austria near Vienna. I rented a castle in Europe with my family.

This 12th century castle in the ‘green heart’ of Italy is transforming into an exclusive luxury resort By Jack Bantock , CNN 4 minute read ...