Many medieval castles were formidable stone fortifications. Live Science takes a look at six that were never conquered.

TYKOCIN, PolandTYKOCIN, Poland — Fanciful turrets flank the thick fortress walls. A cannon sits in the courtyard. Inside the castle in the eastern Polish town of Tykocin, there are brand-new electric ...

For centuries, medieval castles – hulking, isolated triumphs of masonry – have held a special place in the Western imagination, evoking at once a sense of history, fantasy, war and romance. They are ...

Step inside Nuremberg Castle in Germany and explore its historic halls, medieval interiors, and fascinating exhibits in this ...

Looking for another reason to visit the Emerald Isle? Here are 20 of the most beautiful castles in Ireland to inspire your ...

"I've always loved living here; I've always felt very lucky to live here," said Ludovica Sannazzaro. Correspondent Seth Doane asked, "Did it settle in that you were living in a castle?" "Not at first, ...

While England boasts world-renowned castles like Windsor and Warwick, which draw visitors from across the globe, the country also plays host to lesser-known castles equally grand and rich in history.