Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled in the Bavarian Alps, is perhaps the most famous of all abandoned castles. Commissioned by King Ludwig II, its fairy-tale turrets and breathtaking views have ...

But why not throw something else into the mix by visiting some eerie yet fascinating abandoned castles, hospitals, prisons or villages? These kinds of attractions can provide fascinating historic ...

The homes all look the same, their blue-grey steeples and Gothic fixtures calling to mind the castles in Disney films ... are riddled with abandoned properties. But none are quite as eerie ...