German castles
Rhine Valley strongholds
German castles are the fortified medieval structures and palatial residences found throughout Germany, including famous examples like Neuschwanstein and Heidelberg Castle.
Germany has more castles than any other country—over 20,000—ranging from defensive fortresses (*Burgen*) to ornate palaces (*Schlösser*).
They're major tourist attractions and symbols of romantic nationalism: We spent two weeks touring German castles along the Rhine.
- fortressHeavily defended military structure
- RomanesqueRound-arched medieval building style
- palaceMonarch's official residence
- MedievalOf the 5th-15th centuries
- CarolingianFrankish royal dynasty
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- GermanyBerlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt
- Gothic Architecturepointed arches, flying buttress, flying buttresses, pointed arch, rose window
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