Get to know Annecy, an enchanting French town framed by the Alps with a medieval, canal-filled village and a glittering lake.

Some sit proudly on cliffs or above rivers, others have been absorbed into towns, their towers peeking over rooftops. Together, they trace the country’s layered history: medieval frontiers, Habsburg ...

Europe is filled with castles that once belonged to royalty, knights, and nobles, and now, some of them open their grand doors to travelers looking for a stay that feels straight out of a storybook.

English Heritage cares for more strongholds than anyone. And these days, you don't need to lay siege - enjoy free entry with our family passes worth up to £50 ...

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Shrouded in mystery, these abandoned European palaces range from mouldering mansions to crumbling castles. While they may ...

Around 600 years ago, an aristocrat visiting a medieval castle lost an ornate piece of jewelry. But archaeologists recently dredged the unique amethyst set in fire-gilded silver from the muck of the ...

With little experience, aside from building model castles as a child, Peter Hvid took on the ultimate DIY project: ...