Germany, in its many geographical and cultural incarnations, has always been both a crossroads and a political player in Europe. Over the past millennium, the nobility has responded to frequent wars, ...

From fortified towers to medieval artwork, these fairy-tale castles are sure to wow you. More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If ...

Sigmaringen Castle, old seat of the Hohenzollerns, beside the Danube river. 10447 interpositive ...

His Highness Prince Friedrich Wilhelm, who died on September 16 aged 86, was head of the princely house of Hohenzollern, one of the most important German houses alongside the Habsburgs. This house ...