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 ...

Set in an idyllic garden landscape, Augustusburg Castle (the sumptuous residence of the prince-archbishops of Cologne) and the Falkenlust hunting lodge (a small rural folly) are among the earliest ...

The Rhine River, one of Europe’s longest and most picturesque rivers, is famous for its stunning landscape. The steep hills and terraced vineyards of the Middle Rhine River Valley are dotted ...

From medieval castles on the top of a mountain in Lisbon to Prussian palaces in Berlin and the epic castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Disneyland, much of Europe’s best castles are hidden gems ...