Coburg Castle is Germany's largest Castle and one of the largest in Europe: Situated on the bank of the River Itz, Coburg is dominated by the massive Veste Coburg, a massive fortress which is one of the largest in Germany. Coburg was the former residence of the Wettin family and its origins go back to the 11th century. The architecture that we see today are however the result of remodelling that took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. Surrounded by a triple line of walls, Veste … [Read more...]
See Castles in Germany on the Scenic Castle Road
April 20, 2010 by
A String of Castles and Palaces link together by the Famous Castle Road : More than three times longer than the Romantic Road, is the 1,200 km Castle Road which runs from Mannheim to Prague in the Czech Republic. The Castle Road is one of Germany's longest established scenic roads lined with 90 impressive castles (and castle ruins), palaces and stately homes. Navigating the Castle Road From Mannheim, the road zig-zags eastwards and along the way, just before the half way point around … [Read more...]
Discover the Castles along the Rhine on a Rhine River Cruise
February 24, 2010 by
The Middle Rhine Valley - A World Heritage Site: The Middle Rhine Valley is world famous for its concentration of beautiful and grand castles and castle ruins which are an unmistakable feature of its landscape. Most of these castles were built in the 12th and 13th centuries and in the Middle Ages they were the centre of cultural and political life and also a central location for trade and transport. Each of these castles has its own history, myths and legends and its dungeons probably … [Read more...]