This country may be small, but it has more castles per square mile than any other in Europe, making it known as the Castle ...

When you think of Europe, images of cobbled streets, colorful Old Towns, and majestic cathedrals that took centuries to build probably come to mind. However, the continent’s ancient history, shaped by ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Front of Ashford Castle in Ireland - Borisb17/Getty Images There are plenty of great reasons to travel around Europe. From ...

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 ...

My group of 20 went on a multigenerational trip to Austria and stayed in a castle for a week. Our stay cost about $151 per person per night, which felt surprisingly affordable for all we got. We had a ...

Driven largely by set jetters, tourist visits and stays at castles, old and new, across Europe continue to be a hot travel trend in 2025. History and majesty come together to create inspiration when ...

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 ...