Castles
10675 PlacesCastle tourism invites visitors into history, romance, and architectural splendor. Castles, primarily from the medieval era, were originally fortified structures built by nobility or royalty for defense and as symbols of power. Many sit atop strategic sites overlooking villages or countryside, offering commanding views and engaging stories of their past.
Modern-day travelers can explore castles through guided tours, often furnished with period artifacts. Some castles are converted into luxury accommodations, while others host festivals, performances, or historical reenactments that bring the past to life.
Burg Nürings
Germany
Reifenberg Castle
Germany
Kransberg Castle
Germany
Burg Dorfelden
Germany
Imperial Palace, Gelnhausen
Germany
Schloss Philippsruhe Hanau
Germany
Ronneburg Castle
Germany
Schwarzenfels Castle
Germany
Steckelberg Castle
Germany