As a young backpacker, I first fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At ...

Below, we highlight some of Germany's most stunning castles ... King Ludwig II's boyhood home. The original medieval ruins of this golden-hued castle were purchased and rebuilt by Crown Prince ...

This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the Middle Ages. Back when the national currency of Germany was the Deutsche Mark ...

Situated on a forested hilltop in northern Germany, Sparrenburg Castle ... the partially uncovered steps. The medieval stairs originally started inside the castle’s defensive wall and led ...

One of the most beautiful castles in Europe and likely the most recognizable in the world, Neuschwanstein served as the ...

Built on a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge on the site of two smaller castles, the medieval-style Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1868. Today, it’s one of the most ...

Renaissance palace in Romania, is one of the most beautiful castles in the world, known for its stunning architecture and ...