Visit one of England's most picturesque castles, beloved by Rick Steves, where medieval history, dramatic views, and a ...

When I was 18, I took my first independent trip to Europe. During that trip, I toured “Mad” King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany — a medieval castle dream. Then, just over the border in ...

Tucked away in the Yorkshire Dales lies a stunning market town that 'everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime'. Helmsley, found in North Yorkshire, serves as the perfect weekend getaway ...

An excavation project in northwestern France has uncovered the ruins of a medieval castle with its moat still intact as well as jewelry and other artifacts, officials said. The castle, believed to be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you think of castles, the images that come to mind are likely of medieval and Gothic castles found in European countries.

Back in the day, you were nothing without your own fortress — and so much of Europe is covered with castles — or, more accurately, the ruins of castles. But now, many of these former grand residences ...