Burg being the translation for “castle” in German. The first written evidence of Eltz Castle is from 1157, making it nearly 900 years old. It’s been continuously occupied by the Eltz family ...

Neuschwanstein was built by King Ludwig II, the “Mad King” of Bavaria in 1880, “in the authentic style of the old German knights’ castles,” as he himself described. King Ludwig modeled ...

Germany is home to some of the most picturesque destinations in Europe, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and ...

If you're ever in Germany, make sure you visit these three incredible castles. You won't regret it ... off a phenomenal 2nd weekend as a 20-year-old Star Wars movie takes 2nd place Airbus to ...

More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If you're seeking the best in terms of history and opulence, drive the nearly 479-mile ...

Visiting the Rhine River Valley never gets old. It’s storybook Germany, a fairy-tale world of legends, rugged cliffs, half-timbered towns and robber-baron castles. One of Europe’s great ...

The 1,000-year-old chess piece stands just over an inch ... The small cache of game pieces was found in a largely unknown German castle. University of Tübingen / Victor Brigola At the time ...