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Castles in Europe

Explore the great castles of Europe and Eastern Europe. Here are facts and photos.
Austria: Burg Forchtenstein
Burgenland means "Land of Castles," and Burg Forchtenstein may be the biggest and baddest fortress in the province.
Austria: Heidenreichstein
Tour the moated castle, explore the Moorland and Peat Bog Museum, and take a ride on the historic narrow-gauge railroad.
Czech Republic: Hradcany
From your Guide, a history of the castle and other sites in Prague.
Europe: Castle Directory
From your Guide to Europe for Visitors, an illustrated six-page directory of links to castle resources with background information, travel articles, Web directories and more.
France: La Cite, Carcassonne
Overlooking Carcassonne, France, is the hilltop "La Cite," an entire city that is a castle.
Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle
With towering white turrets, Neuschwanstein Castle is not a medieval fortress but a fanciful 19th century palace built for Ludwig II of Bavaria.
Italy: Castello Grinzane Cavour
Grinzane is a tiny town, but its castle played a major part in Italian history. Your Guide to Italian Cuisine has the story and photos.
Italy: Vincigliata Castle
A photo feature from your Guide to Italian Cuisine.
Switzerland: Château de Chillon
A photo tour from your Guide to Switzerland and Austria.

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