A new research centre dedicated to the study of medieval castles has officially opened at the University of Tübingen, Germany. The Zentrum für Burgenforschung (Centre for Castle Research) brings together scholars from a range of disciplines to investigate how castles shaped the social, political, and cultural landscapes of the Middle Ages — and how much remains to be discovered about them. / READ MORE /

According to a recent report by a regional broadcaster, Schloss Meseberg, the official guesthouse of the German federal government, has seen little use over the past year. The baroque palace in Brandenburg, located north of Berlin, is maintained by the federal government as a venue for cabinet retreats and meetings with international guests. / READ MORE /

On July 12, 2025, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, during its 47th session in Paris, inscribed the palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria—Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Schachen, and Herrenchiemsee—onto the prestigious World Heritage List. This milestone, celebrated by the Bavarian Palace Administration and supporters across Bavaria, marks the culmination of decades of effort to recognize these iconic structures as global cultural treasures. / READ MORE /