After months of roughing it in a van, they suddenly found themselves waking up inside a real medieval castle in Portugal. Ancient stone walls, quiet cobblestone streets, hidden courtyards, and ...

You could be sitting under a hefty stack of brochures, catalogs, and pamphlets suggesting sumptuous trips to far-off spots, the sorts of sparkly locations that, quite often, feature fabulous castles.

Step inside Europe’s real-life fantasy castles Europe’s castles are more than historic landmarks — they’ve become real-life gateways into the worlds of beloved fantasy stories and films. From ...