Below, we highlight some of Germany's most stunning castles ... King Ludwig II's boyhood home. The original medieval ruins of this golden-hued castle were purchased and rebuilt by Crown Prince ...

Situated on a forested hilltop in northern Germany, Sparrenburg Castle ... the partially uncovered steps. The medieval stairs originally started inside the castle’s defensive wall and led ...

What originated in the late 1300s as a small, moated Gothic castle was transformed over the centuries by the Bavarian Wittelsbach dynasty to become the largest city palace in Germany. From 1508 to ...

This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the late Middle Ages. Back when the national currency of Germany was the Deutsche ...

The castle’s dramatic, fairy-tale-like appearance with a distinctive turreted roof and rounded towers makes it look like something straight out of a medieval fantasy. And panoramic views of the ...

Himeji Castle (Japan): Known as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic and well-preserved feudal castles, renowned for its beauty and ...