Plenty of real castles could pass for fantasy illustrations, but their stories are far more layered than anything in fiction.

In 1869, King Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned a castle in the remote reaches of the Alps, long after such fairy-tale residences had any utility to modern monarchies. The fantastical dream of ...

A QUIRKY fairytale castle that has been dubbed the 'Greek Disneyland' has been left to rot for years following financial struggles to cover its maintenance. Located in the fishing village of ...

The enchanting town still has the quaint homes and rustic charm that any fairy tale should start in. When you live in a town like this, it’s hard to be unhappy. These abandoned castles are worth ...

The reclusive “Fairy Tale King” who inspired Disneyland’s castle escaped the responsibilities of royalty and reality in a fantasy world mountaintop palace where he led a “Once Upon a Time ...

High in the Alpine foothills of Germany sits one of the most iconic castles in Europe. The “fairy-tale” king, Ludwig II of Bavaria, built this dazzling Neuschwanstein palace to withdraw from ...

Fairy tales really can come true — if you believe ... to update it completely — almost $15 million, BBC reported. Castle grounds “The Brough Lodge Trust has given careful consideration ...

A fairy-tale castle on a Wyoming hilltop complete with towers, tunnels and panoramic views has hit the market for $14 million. “It’s a bit of a local landmark,” said listing agent Patty Sp ...

That’s the slogan of Ice Castles, the company behind colorful, icy, LED-lit wonderlands at select locations around the country. The fairy tale is set to expand in Colorado this winter.