The appeal of visiting a castle is multifaceted. For many travelers, it’s all about the royal or military history. They want to walk in the footsteps of those who resided in these structures hundreds ...

When you think of Europe, images of cobbled streets, colorful Old Towns, and majestic cathedrals that took centuries to build ...

Austria has a long, fascinating history and a rich cultural heritage. Many of its medieval castles still stand, remarkably well preserved. But even if you're not into museums and art, you’ll find ...

The nearly 900-year-old Austrian castle that was the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hauntingly beautiful “Requiem,” the last composition he wrote before his death in 1791, is headed for the ...