A massive medieval-style castle has sparked controversy since construction began in 2015 on a manmade island in a protected nature reserve in western Poland. The 15-story eccentric structure imitates ...

The painting - made up of an outlined masonry pattern with a central flower and stem motif - had been covered over. The post ...

For centuries, medieval castles – hulking, isolated triumphs of masonry – have held a special place in the Western imagination, evoking at once a sense of history, fantasy, war and romance. They are ...

Louisiana has eight castles inspired by European design, and they look like they're from a fairytale. Here's where you can find these architectural beauties.

Hidden deep within a forested valley in Germany stands one of the most remarkable castles in Europe. Eltz Castle looks like ...

NORTHERN BURGUNDY, France — Deep in a forest of France's Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a medieval castle the old-fashioned way — that is, with tools and methods from the late ...

In the ninth and tenth centuries, castles were often built of wood and easily burned down by enemies. As unrest spread across Europe and warfare began to change, castle designs had to adapt. Looming ...

Castles are not just a relic of medieval warfare; they also represent power, prestige, romance, and architecture. While definitions of what qualifies as a “castle” can vary, some include fortified ...