Situated on a mountaintop overlooking Alicante, Castillo de Santa Barbara is one of the largest medieval fortresses in the country. Those who make the climb (or choose to drive or take the ...

Europe is full of spectacular castles steeped in history, from medieval fortresses to Gothic-style castles complete with turrets, and many of them reside right here in the UK. With more than ...

Overlooking Oslo Fjord in downtown Oslo, Akershus Fortress – which is composed of a medieval fortress and a Renaissance castle – has been a fixture in the city for more than 700 years.