Built under the rule of Ludwig II, the grand palace complexes in Bavaria were among 26 new sites granted world heritage ...

The castle’s name literally translates to "New Swan Castle," in honor of one of German composer Richard Wagner's characters, “the Swan Knight.” As noted on the castle’s official website, Ludwig came ...

Discover the real-world landscapes that inspired beloved stories like Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Sleeping Beauty.

The new treaty includes a pledge by both countries to regard a threat against one as a threat against the other, in the ...

When traveling from Berlin to Prague, take a detour to explore fairytale-like castles and wander through enchanting forests ...

THE castle in Bavaria that was the inspiration behind Cinderella’s palace has just been given a brand-new status. Found on a ...

UNESCO has added Neuschwanstein, along with several other castles, to its list of international heritage. DW has more.

The Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, perhaps best known for inspiring Walt Disney's fairytale castles, has been named a World Heritage site.

With lush meadows filled with wildflowers, crystal-clear lakes for wild swimming, and castles reachable only by forest trails ...

One of the most meaningful acts of resistance we can make right now is to ensure that PBS has enough money to continue to ...

A total of 26 new sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list this year, 21 of which are of cultural importance to humanity, 4 of which are of natural value, and one of which is of both ...