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Some sit proudly on cliffs or above rivers, others have been absorbed into towns, their towers peeking over rooftops. Together, they trace the country’s layered history: medieval frontiers, Habsburg ...

Located in the town of Postojna, Slovenia, Predjama Castle sits 400 feet above ground atop a rocky cliffside. Built in the 13th century in Gothic style, the exterior of the castle was reconstructed ...

Nestled in Slovenia's Upper Carniola Region is a town where time seems to have stopped. Surrounded by pristine nature and crossed by the Sora River, Skofja Loka is a historic town located about 15 ...

Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Whether it’s gliding on a Pletna boat through the mirror-like ...

Editor’s note: Although not many people are traveling outside of the U.S. right now, we’ve decided that stories from travel before coronavirus might still be welcome. We will be alternating these ...

Sitting halfway up a 400-foot cliff and built into the mouth of a cave, this structure dates back over 800 years. Inside, rough stone walls line passageways and rooms, reminding visitors that they are ...

European castles are some of the world’s most iconic and historically significant structures, many dating back to the Middle Ages. They were primarily built for defense against enemy invaders, housing ...