Spring is when Europe’s castles and palaces are at their most elegant. Here are 20 exceptional castles and palaces, each selected for its historical importance, visual beauty. / READ MORE /
Over the past few years, a new and powerful voice has been bringing historic places to life for a new generation. With her lively, spontaneous presence, she engages millions of people with history, castles and country houses. / READ MORE /
PARIS, France — Visitors from countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area will now pay higher entrance fees at several of France’s most visited cultural sites. The new pricing policy, which comes into force this week, marks a significant shift in how national museums and monuments are funded. Higher prices at the... / READ MORE /
Small in stature, sharp in wit, armed with irony and...a hairclip. Lucy Worsley is Britain’s most personable custodian of the past. / READ MORE /
In France, where revolutions literally brought an end to the old world of aristocracy, one passionate man single-handedly succeeds in raising national interest in castles and palaces to unprecedented heights. He is dubbed Monsieur Patrimoine and was recently even crowned as the Pope of Heritage. Who is he? / READ MORE /
High above the Great Hall of Blenheim Palace, where echoes of the past still linger, a team of conservators has stumbled upon a something rather remarkable. What began as a routine inspection during a multimillion-pound restoration has uncovered more than a dozen graffiti inscriptions: names, dates, and cryptic notes from the past. These scribbles offer... / READ MORE /
Many people dream of owning a real castle, but only a few are fortunate enough to turn that dream into reality. Ninety-year-old Werner is one of them. He bought the medieval ruin of Castle Gießen in Kressbronn on Lake Constance, Germany, and transformed it—entirely with his own hands—into the castle of his dreams, German broadcaster SWR reports. / READ MORE /
Beginning next year, Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia will become the sole owner of Hohenzollern Castle, the ancestral seat of the House of Hohenzollern. The news was made public through the official Instagram account of the House of Hohenzollern. Effective December 31, 2025, Prince Karl Friedrich of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen has transferred his one-third ownership share of the castle to his cousin. / READ MORE /
Schloss Johannisberg, the historic estate in Germany’s Rheingau region, has been named the number one vineyard in Europe and second in the world in the prestigious The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025. This recognition highlights its exceptional Riesling wines and the unique combination of heritage, landscape and visitor experiences. / READ MORE /
Every December, many of Europe's great castles and palaces become enchanting hubs of Christmas magic that attract thousands of visitors eager to experience traditional fairs, exhibitions, and winter wonderlands. Here's our guide to just a handful of many Christmas events at Europe's great castles and palaces in 2025! / READ MORE /