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Travel Guides

Best-of lists, itineraries and practical guides to Europe's castle regions — written for travellers who want more than a Wikipedia summary.

Château de Chambord reflected in the Cosson river at dawn — one of France's greatest châteaux

france

The Best Castles in France: 6 Unmissable Châteaux

6 castles featured

Neuschwanstein Castle rising from the Bavarian forest in autumn — Germany's most famous castle

germany

The Best Castles in Germany: From Fairy Tales to Gothic Ruins

3 castles featured

Eilean Donan Castle reflected in Loch Duich at dawn — Scotland's most photographed castle

scotland

The Best Castles in Scotland: From Edinburgh to the Highlands

4 castles featured

The Alhambra palace complex on its hillside above Granada, lit by late afternoon sun with the Sierra Nevada behind

spain

The Best Castles in Spain: Alhambra, Alcázar and Moorish Andalusia

2 castles featured

The Loire river at dawn with mist rising from the water and a château silhouetted against the early light

france

Loire Valley 3-Day Itinerary: The Perfect Château Road Trip

4 castles featured

Prague Castle dominating the city skyline above the Vltava river at twilight — the largest ancient castle complex in the world

Europe's Most Visited Castles: The 10 Unmissable Fortresses

10 castles featured