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Castle Bečov nad Teplou in Czechia (CC BY-SA 3.0 zobrazit podmínky via Wikimedia)
Eight bottles of nineteenth-century Château d'Yquem have been restored after spending decades hidden beneath the floor of a Czech castle chapel. The wine, part of a 136-bottle collection left behind by a noble family fleeing Czechoslovakia at the end of the Second World War, will go on public display for the first time following a fundraising campaign by the castle. / READ MORE /
When Emperor Charles IV founded Karlštejn Castle in 1348, he had one purpose in mind: to build the safest possible place on earth for the things he valued above all else.
When Emperor Charles IV founded Karlštejn Castle in 1348, he had one purpose in mind: to build the safest possible place on earth for the things he valued above all else. Not gold. Not weapons. But holy relics. Find out what makes Karlštejn unlike almost any other medieval fortress in Europe. / READ MORE /
Amerongen Castle near Utrecht - a hidden gem in The Netherlands
Most visitors to Amsterdam never make it past the canals. That's understandable, but it also means they miss something. Within an hour or two of the city, the Dutch countryside hides a handful of castles and historic estates that rival anything you'll find in France or Germany. Here are five near Amsterdam that deserve a place on your itinerary. / READ MORE /
The Baroque palace Schloss Moritzburg (photo: © Schlösserland Sachsen / Sebastian Rose)
Moritzburg, Saxony — The Baroque palace Schloss Moritzburg in the German region of Saxony has officially opened its 2026 summer season, introducing new artworks and fresh reasons to visit one of Germany’s most iconic palace settings. Set on an artificial island and surrounded by reflective lakes and forests, Schloss Moritzburg is among the most picturesque... / READ MORE /
Neuenburg Castle
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — The 2026 visitor season has officially launched for the region’s renowned castles, palaces, and historic residences. With new exhibitions, ongoing restorations, and enhanced accessibility in one of Germany’s most heritage-rich landscapes. Primarily managed by the Kulturstiftung Sachsen-Anhalt, this extensive network of monuments is embracing the season with a strong emphasis on long-term... / READ MORE /
Castillo de Escalona
A dramatic partial collapse at the medieval Castillo de Escalona, near Madrid, has spotlighted the vulnerability of Europe’s aging historic monuments. On the morning of March 14, 2026, one of the castle’s towers gave way just before the site was due to open to the public. / READ MORE /
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