Overlooking the Mondego Valley, the castle of Montemor-o-Velho is one of the oldest medieval castles in Portugal and is often described, in local tradition, as the oldest in the country. Its ...

This video takes place inside Nuremberg Castle in Germany, showing a medieval courtyard with ivy covered facades and historic stonework. The footage focuses on architectural details, doorways, and the ...

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing ...

The castle many Americans are most familiar with is the one that comes before every Disney film. Castles herald a fairy tale with a happy ending, an architectural translation of a generic fantasy that ...

Cahir Castle in County Tipperary is one of Ireland's most impressive and well-preserved 13th century castles, with visitors ...

Many of the fairy tale castles we grew up with are inspired by real-life places — places that you can visit. There are even some castles that are available to rent. We rounded up some of the most ...

Tennessee is home to many castle-like structures Some castles are open to the public, others are private and some are in disrepair Chattanooga businessman Chris Beasley ambled into River Street ...

Today on AD medieval architectural historian Meredith Cohen breaks down the astonishing detail found across the castles in Walt Disney animated films. Go in-depth to discover the real-life locations ...

Álcazar of Segovia, a medieval castle in Segovia, Spain, was the inspiration for the queen’s castle in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. According to Cohen, the animated version represents a good mix ...

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing ...

(CNN) -- What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the ...