There are more than 2,000 castles, chateaus and fortresses, whether intact or in ruins, spread throughout the Czech Republic.
Salzburg is within roughly an hour's drive from several additional medieval sites of interest.
This drive through Germany begins in Frankfurt and continues on to Rothenburg, one of the most well-preserved medieval towns in all of Europe.
Andrew Harper shares travel destinations for medieval France such as Montpellier and Carcassonne in southwestern Languedoc-Roussillon and Eze near Nice.
Andrew Harper shares notable tips for a historic vacation itinerary in England, including trips to York, Chester, the Cotswalds, Stratford-upon-Avon and more.
Spain is unique in European medieval history in that it was in varying degrees an Islamic territory known as Al-Andalus for more than 700 years.
The sight of castles and cathedrals, even in ruins, easily conjures fanciful histories of gallant knights in gleaming armor and lords and ladies holding court.