In the absence of mountains, castles use moats as defenses, but Schwerin Castle, located in the plains of northern Germany ... Rhine in 1814 and passed within 10 miles of the ruins four years ...

Beautiful photos of the most impressive German castles that were home to royals, lords, knights, and noblemen.

More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If you're seeking the best in terms of history and opulence, drive the nearly 479-mile ...

Ghost stories and castles? One of the great German ... had badly injured herself. READ ALSO: 10 odd tourist attractions in Germany you shouldn't miss Contrary to his father’s wishes, however ...

Due to tight financing and the limited available personnel, it will take another 10 years to have all the known castles in Germany listed. Estimates put the total number somewhere in the region of ...