Few places in France announce themselves as quietly and confidently as Château de Chenonceau. You do not approach it with fanfare. You arrive, cross a tree-lined drive, and then it appears. Pale stone stretching across the Cher River, reflected perfectly in the water below. Not perched on a hill. Not ringed by walls. Just floating […]
Perched above the Rhine, wrapped in vineyards and legend, Drachenburg Castle doesn’t behave like a castle should. It has towers and terraces, sure. Stained glass, grand halls, sweeping views. But scratch the surface, and you realize this place wasn’t built for war, defense, or medieval survival. It was built for show. And that’s exactly what […]
There’s a moment on the forest path above the Echaz Valley when the trees thin out and the rock drops away. Then you see it. Lichtenstein Castle, balanced on a limestone cliff like a stage set suspended in midair. It doesn’t sprawl. It doesn’t dominate the landscape with size. It simply appears—towers, bridge, battlements—precise and […]
Perched above the Neckar River, Heidelberg Castle doesn’t greet you with polished halls or perfectly restored towers. Instead, it pulls you in with broken walls, open skies, and the quiet drama of a place that has lived many lives. The first thing most visitors notice is the color. Warm red sandstone that seems to glow […]
Rising straight from the rocky edge of the Conwy Estuary, Conwy Castle doesn’t ease you in gently. It hits you all at once. Eight massive towers. Thick stone walls. A position so commanding it feels almost unfair. Even today, centuries after the last soldier left its battlements, this castle still dominates the landscape with quiet […]
From groundbreaking discoveries beneath forest canopies to vibrant holiday celebrations and thoughtful steps toward inclusivity, the world of castles continues to captivate and inspire. In this edition of “Castles Weekly News”, we journey across continents to uncover the latest triumphs, transformations, and traditions shaping castle culture today. Whether it’s a medieval stronghold revealed by lidar, […]
As November gave way to December, castles and palaces across the world shifted into a new seasonal rhythm. Restoration milestones became visible, royal residences stepped back into the diplomatic spotlight, and historic estates transformed into winter wonderlands designed to draw visitors long after summer crowds have gone. From Okinawa to Windsor, and from Toronto to […]
As November draws to a close, castles around the world continue to reveal new stories—some unearthed from medieval moats, others rising again from fire and ruin. Across Europe and beyond, restoration projects, archaeological breakthroughs, conservation victories, and cultural festivals made headlines this week, showing once more how these ancient structures remain deeply stitched into modern […]
If you arrive in Caernarfon on a quiet morning, you’ll probably hear the castle before you truly see it. Gulls circle above the battlements, the River Seiont laps at the stone below, and the first footsteps echo across the drawbridge. Then the full shape of the fortress comes into view, and it hits you just […]
The world of castles continues to deliver discoveries, restorations, cultural celebrations, and bold modern reinventions. Between archaeological revelations in Russia and Scotland, festive transformations in Central Europe, community heritage projects in the UK, and major accessibility campaigns in Poland, this past week shows that castles remain living witnesses to history — evolving, surprising, and inspiring. […]
