B The world's most famous castles Here's the travel plan for our "Castle of Europe" tour. We hope you enjoy it1.Leeds Castle, Maidstone (England)Standing in the middle of a lake, Leeds Castle is tho perfect castle. You'll see where King Edward I (1239-1307),Henry V (1386-1422)...
Having featured in countless films and television shows over the decades, Eilean Donan is certainly one of the most famous and recognizable castles in the whole of Europe. 1. Neuschwanstein Castle Perched atop a forested mount with the majestic Bavarian Alps behind it, Neuschwanstein Castle in ...
Munich is also home to some impressive castle palaces, notably the Baroque Schloss Nymphenburg and the 14th century Residenz. Whether you're interested in architecture, history or German royalty, you can plan to see some of the other castles near Munich
But one thing that really stood out to us during our visits is the fact that Austria is actually full of beautiful castles. While this may come off as a no-brainer to the natives here, we, as foreigners, couldn’t help but feel enthralled to find this out. So, this is why we actua...
Explore the world's most famous landmarks. From the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal and Angkor Wat to the Sydney Opera House, here are the top landmarks to see.
Related:9 Most Haunted Castles in the World 3. Ragged Cot Inn Photo Credit:Ragged Cot Inn Where in the world:Cotswold, England Paranormal activity:The Ragged Cot is a 17th-century coaching inn, said to behauntedby a mother and child who died there. Supposedly, one night, the landlord of...
Germany has a rich history of kings, lords and rich families who have been dominating different areas. A reason why there are so many castles that can still be visited today. One particular place has stolen my heart and has absolutely overwhelmed me: Eltz castle, a medieval castle nestled in...
Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl (cultural) St Mary’s Cathedral and St Michael’s Church at Hildesheim (cultural) Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter, and Church of Our Lady in Trier (cultural) Frontiers of the Roman Empire * (cultural) Hanseatic City of Lübeck (cultural...
family, Germany’s last imperial family and a lineage that has produced Prussian Kings and German Emperors. If the country still had a monarchy today, the castle’s owners would be its royal family. It is now one of the most visited castles in Germany, with over 350,000 visitors per ...
“With a castle you get not only the stories of sieges, but also stories of the domestic lives of the rich and famous,” says Morris. “Castles are places were plots were hatched, marriages were consummated, murders carried out, royal babies born, and so on. With castles, you are never...