Beautiful Castles in Germany    

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

• Germany is known for some of the most beautiful castles in the world.
• The medieval and late Gothic castles seem to be straight out of a fairy tale, sitting atop mountain peaks and overlooking flowing rivers.
• Their historical residents range from kings and knights to dukes and damsels, all of which adds to the mystique of the castles.
• Even better are the amazing artifacts, antiquities, and artworks that can be found on the castle grounds of places such as Burg Altena, Dresden Castle, and Schloss Johannisburg.

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