Aside from the farm stands, antiquing trails and classic drive-ins, one of the biggest draws of New York’s Hudson Valley are the country estates, particularly in Duchess County. Once inhabited ...

Stunning pictures show what could be the most perfect, yet abandoned, fairy tale castle, built by a pioneering English architect. The spectacular images show the outside of the castle, which looks ...

Deep in the Bavarian Alps sits Neuschwanstein Castle, a fairy tale fortress built for just ONE man—King Ludwig II. 👑🏰 This stunning masterpiece is said to have inspired Disney’s iconic castles, but ...

High in the Alpine foothills of Germany sits one of the most iconic castles in Europe. The “fairy-tale” king, Ludwig II of Bavaria, built this dazzling Neuschwanstein palace to withdraw from public ...

Neuschwanstein Castle is said to have been the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. The original design and construction began under King Ludwig II (1845-1886) of Bavaria.

Europe’s medieval cities weren’t designed to impress modern travelers, yet centuries later they feel almost unreal. Stone ...

STUTTGART, Germany -- Fairy tales, legends, kings and queens evoke images of picturesque castles and a romantic period of life long ago. However, not all romantic ...

It’s no Balmoral in the heart of Scotland, but it’s the closest you’ll get to a royal castle an hour outside New York City. A fairy-tale castle, complete with dreamy panoramic views and stained-glass ...

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A 15-month renovation has restored the splendor of Belvedere Castle, a dazzling lookout point for visitors willing to climb. By Winnie Hu The French have Versailles. The British, Buckingham Palace.