These real medieval castles will transport you to a world filled with knights and princesses, legendary lore and inspiration for your daydreams Castles conjure up images of a romantic medieval past, ...

Some places feel straight out of a medieval legend—stone walls stretching into the distance, towers rising above the rooftops, and narrow lanes winding through centuries of history.. Carcassonne, the ...

While England boasts world-renowned castles like Windsor and Warwick, which draw visitors from across the globe, the country also plays host to lesser-known castles equally grand and rich in history.

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 ...