Discover Illinois’ magical castles on a fairytale road trip filled with turrets, towers, and unforgettable historic escapes.

Rising from the rolling hills of Napa Valley like a vision from another century, Castello di Amorosa feels less like a winery ...

Norwich Castle, a mighty medieval fortress built by William the Conquerer after he invaded England in 1066, reopened to the public last month following a landmark $37 million restoration. The castle’s ...

A fanciful 19th-century retreat sits on an island known as the Rock in Lough Key, in County Roscommon. Beneath the building lie the remains of a castle belonging to the MacDermots, one of medieval ...

Perched within the mouth of a cliffside cave, Predjama Castle defies expectations as much as gravity. Overlooking Slovenia’s ...

Obsessed with any and all things medieval? Sad “Game of Thrones” is over? Always wanted to feel like you were part of a Disney movie? Well, look no further than Sagle, Idaho, where Castle Von Frandsen ...

From fortresses to ornate palaces, these structures are worth traveling for. This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the late ...

Has the pandemic left you with a sense of wanderlust? Do you daydream about heading to a scenic lake? Perhaps even visiting a medieval castle? Or staying at a quaint chateau? With many travel ...

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 ...

More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If you're seeking the best in terms of history and opulence, drive the nearly 479-mile ...

Overlooking the Mondego Valley, the castle of Montemor-o-Velho is one of the oldest medieval castles in Portugal and is often described, in local tradition, as the oldest in the country. Its ...