The archbishops of Salzburg built Festung Hohensalzburg, one of the largest of Europe's medieval castles, in the period of the Holy Roman Empire. In the 19th century, ...

Huge medieval hospital accidentally discovered during sinkhole repairs - Remnants of what is believed to be one of the ...

The largest brick castle in the world, Malbork Castle was built in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it boasts a vast medieval complex. 1.

But many visitors may not realise the country is also home to the largest castle in the world. Malbork Castle , located in northern Poland , covers around 52 acres - making it more than twice the ...

From Mediterranean islands to Bohemian castle complexes, and from the heart of Transylvania to the hills of the Cotswolds, these ten gems prove that small is beautiful.

The medieval golden ring found beneath Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków, Poland. The "extremely rare" artifact is thought to date from the 11th or 12th centuries.

Archaeologists announced this week that they have discovered an intact 14th-century medieval gauntlet during excavations around Switzerland's Kyburg Castle—a rare find, given that only five ...