There are castles, and then there’s Schwerin Castle—a place so dreamlike that many call it the “Neuschwanstein of the North.” Rising from its own island in the middle of Lake Schwerin, its golden turrets shimmer above the water, catching the light like something from a storybook. You don’t just stumble across this place; you see […]
As autumn sharpens the air across Europe’s battlements and North America’s highlands, the past week brought a fascinating mix of rediscovered strongholds, milestone anniversaries, and cultural showcases. From windswept Hebridean lochs to the shores of Lake Geneva, here’s what captured the castle world between September 19 and 25. ✨ Forgotten Scottish Castle Unveiled After 30 […]
This week in the castle world brought a remarkable blend of rediscovery, diplomacy, archaeology, and even the chance to buy your own fortress. From the windswept Hebrides to the gilded halls of Windsor, here are the stories that stood out. ✨ Forgotten Royal Castle Uncovered on Islay Archaeologists in Scotland have confirmed the rediscovery of […]
Castle lovers had plenty to celebrate this week — from groundbreaking archaeology to castles hitting the property market. Here are the most captivating stories that lit up the castle world between September 5 and 11. ✨ Archaeological Spotlight Urartian Storage Wonders at Kevenli Castle (Turkey)Archaeologists working at Kevenli Castle in Van, Turkey, have uncovered what […]
Another week, another round of castle stories proving that these ancient fortresses are anything but frozen in time. From Scotland’s windswept shores to Slovenia’s cultural heartlands, here are the updates making waves in the castle world this week. ✨ Opening Spotlight Saddell Castle’s Grand Reopening in ScotlandAfter more than a year of careful restoration, Saddell […]
Germany’s Hohenzollern Castle, set way up high above the Swabian Alps, looks more like it came from the pages of a fairytale than a medieval stronghold. On hazy mornings, its turrets and towers loom through low drifting clouds as if you’ve stumbled upon a scene from Lord of the Rings. Come mid-afternoon on a clear […]
Step into the world of castles with the latest discoveries, festivals, and immersive experiences that brought history alive this week. From Baroque feasts in Czechia to rock legends in Warwick, here’s what made headlines. ✨ Opening Spotlight Czechia’s Enchanting Castle & Chateau NightOn August 23, Uherčice Chateau became the epicenter of Czechia’s heritage celebrations, spotlighting […]
✨ Opening Spotlight Norwich Castle Keep Reopens in Spectacular StyleOn August 13, Norwich Castle Keep opened its doors after a £27.5 million transformation — and it feels like stepping back into the Norman world. For the first time, visitors can glide up by lift through all five floors, climb to rooftop views, and wander halls […]
Built atop windswept cliffs or rising from the misty waters of tidal seas, coastal castles have long had a heady sense of drama. Constructed as formidable front-line defenders, they keep watch over vital shipping lanes, harbors, coastal towns, and kingdoms. From the tidal island castle of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy to the Caribbean fortress of El […]
I didn’t come to Segovia for a castle. In fact, the Alcázar was an afterthought—something I’d scribbled on my travel list in the margins, just in case I had time between coffee breaks and wandering the old Jewish quarter. But there’s a moment, halfway through a lazy afternoon, when you round a corner and suddenly […]
