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Schwerin Castle reflected in calm moat with ornate bridges and towers
  • 2025-10-01
  • 24 minutes read

Schwerin Castle: Germany’s Fairytale Fortress on the Lake

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 […]

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Hohenzollern Castle stands majestically atop a wooded hill in Germany, surrounded by lush scenery.
  • 2025-09-04
  • 23 minutes read

Hohenzollern Castle: Germany’s Fairytale Fortress of the Swabian Alps

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 […]

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Collage of castles: Krak des Chevaliers, Kronborg, Conwy, and Miramare overlooking seas and towns.
  • 2025-08-22
  • 39 minutes read

The 10 Best Coastal Fortresses and Castles in the World

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 […]

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View of Carcassonne Castle, a medieval fortress, under sunlight with vineyards in the foreground.
  • 2025-08-15
  • 25 minutes read

Carcassonne Travel Guide: Explore France’s Iconic Medieval Fortress City

Arrive in Carcassonne in the late afternoon, and you’ll soon understand why this place makes travelers fall silent. The sky turns the color of deep lavender, and as the sun sinks, the two-and-a-quarter miles of the city’s great stone walls turn gold. Far away, the towers look like a children’s storybook come to life. Close […]

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Aerial view of Stirling Castle with Scottish landscape surrounding the historic fortress.
  • 2025-08-14
  • 27 minutes read

Stirling Castle: History, Legends, and the Ultimate Visitor Guide

Cast your eyes from the battlements of Stirling Castle and you could be looking at a map of Scottish history. To the east, fields and hills that witnessed William Wallace’s most famous victory. To the south, the rolling hills where Robert the Bruce led his men to a nation’s destiny. And right under your feet? […]

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Moszna Castle reflected in pond under blue sky in autumn.
  • 2025-08-01
  • 13 minutes read

Moszna Castle: Poland’s Enchanted Fortress of 99 Towers

Moszna Castle in southern Poland isn’t your average tourist stop. If you haven’t seen it yet on your map, chances are you’ll be surprised by the unique appearance of its 99 towers and eclectic architecture. This fairytale castle in real life is more than just stunning: it’s bursting with history, legends, and quirky details that […]

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Castel Sant'Angelo at sunset with angel statues and colorful sky in Rome
  • 2025-07-26
  • 16 minutes read

Castel Sant’Angelo: Rome’s Most Surprising Fortress

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Castel Sant’Angelo—not because it’s the most beautiful building in Rome (it isn’t), but because it stopped me dead on my tracks while I was hurrying to catch the sunset from the Vatican steps. Rome is full of old stones and “must-sees,” but nothing prepares you for this […]

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People walking by the Alcázar of Segovia castle under a blue sky.
  • 2025-07-25
  • 16 minutes read

Alcázar of Segovia: Ultimate Guide to Spain’s Iconic Castle

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 […]

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Aerial view of Bojnice Castle surrounded by autumn forests in Slovakia, medieval architecture is visible.
  • 2025-07-16
  • 22 minutes read

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Bojnice Castle

I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much the first time I rolled into Bojnice. I’d seen the castle on postcards, sure, but in real life? It’s stranger. Prettier, too. There’s a moment—just before you round the last curve and hit the town center—when those greenish spires seem to float above the rooftops. That morning, I actually […]

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Four stunning castles in Spain showcasing Spanish architecture and history.
  • 2025-06-24
  • 42 minutes read

10 Best Castles to Visit in Spain: Ultimate Spain Castle Travel Guide

If you’ve ever wondered whether castles in Spain live up to the stories—well, let me tell you, they don’t just live up to them. They knock them sideways. My first real Spanish castle wasn’t planned. I was somewhere in Castilla y León, running late and nearly out of gas, when I crested a hill at […]

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