Castles are the crown jewels of Europe. What were once walled towns to keep invaders outgrew into stately homes and private residences for the kings and queens of Britain, France, Germany, and beyond. Many of the great castles of Europe still stand today, some in ruins and others like they were still new. These castles have inspired fairy tales, epic fantasy novels, Disney movies, and more. They are some of the most magical, magisterial, and majestic places in all of Europe, both on the m[...]