Castles in Europe

The 13th-century Churburg Castle is one of the most eye-catching Renaissance castles in South Tyrol. The fortress, which perches high above Schluderns is...

Built as a mausoleum for the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 139 A.D., Castel Sant'Angelo was converted into a fortress by various popes in the years that...

The former Benedictine Abbey was founded in the 9th century, and is one of the most significant monastery foundations in Germany. At the same time it...

Ambras Castle, located above Innsbruck and visible from afar, is one of the most important sights of the Tyrolean capital. The Tyrolean Prince...

Bratislava Castle is located on top of a 280ft rock at the Danube's north bank. It is an important landmark of Bratislava, and home of the Slovak...

One of the most beautiful and impressive castles in Saxony is the Baroque Castle Moritzburg near Dresden. It gained European fame through the fairytale...

The Kufstein fortress is not only the main attraction of the Austrian city, but also one of the most important monuments in Tyrol. From rock concerts to...

Sanssouci Palace with its 290ha park area is the oldest part of the Potsdam cultural landscape that has flourished over a period of four...

Marienberg Fortress is located on the left bank of the Main not far from the centre of Würzburg. The fortifications include the Princely Building Museum,...

The Belgrade Fortress was built during the 2nd and 18th century as a protective structure on a hill overlooking the union of the two rivers Sava and...

At Tabor Castle you will find a true cultural diversity in the midst of old walls. These houses constantly changing art exhibitions, which are not limited to classical painters and...

Spiš Castle, located in the northwest of Slovakia, is one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe . Its walls comprise an incredible 41,000 square...

Towering high above the deep Eggental Canyon is the impressive Cornedo Castle. The symbol of the local municipality, it was built around 1200 by the...

Habsburg Palace is the main residence of the Habsburg royal family. Ever since their twin castle was founded in 1020, the House of Habsburg went on striving for glory and imperial...

West of river Moldova, majestic Prague castle overlooks the Czech capital. It is one of the most important landmarks, and a symbol of the Czech state. The...

The New Palace Stuttgart is Germany's last baroque royal residence. Many different architectural styles have shaped the palace, from Baroque and Classicism to Rokoko and Empire....

Solitude Palace was built in the 18th century by Duke Carl Eugen of Württemberg. The hunting lodge and show palace is located in West Stuttgart on the...

The Alhambra is a castle complex originating in the middle ages. It was built not far from the Spanish city Granada, located in the south of Spain....

The Rock of Cashel is one of the most spectacular and visited tourist attractions in Ireland . It combines Ireland's long heritage and the hallmarks of...

When it comes to the fabulous architecture of Edinburgh, the impressive Edinburgh Castle is the icing on the cake, situated on Castle Rock. If you ever make...

The park of the palace is another gem to visit. It was built around 1900 and, in essence, is still in its original shape. Anton Umlauf, the...

Located in Upper Bavaria in the eponymous city of Burghausen, Burghausen Castle is the world's longest castle complex , featuring a length...

The Bavarian King Ludwig II (1845 – 1886) is notorious for his magnificent castles such as Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee and Neuschwanstein. A less...