castle

First as a hunting lodge, later as a palace; this is the gorgeous Moritzburg Castle in Saxony. This baroque building was built over an artificial island with four towers connected to the main building. It made it a fascinating looking fortress.

Moritzburg Castle: A fairy tale palace near Dresden

Dresden, Germany
9 min read
22/08/202110/10/2024

This fairy tale town is located a little more than three hours by car from Prague and it was one of the highlights of the time I spent in the Czech Republic. If you’re wondering why just scroll down to see the pictures that I took from this city that seems to be lost in time. It also helps the fact that Cesky Krumlov is, together with the Prague Castle district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because of that, the city has attracted a lot of visitors in the last decades. But this is not a something that has been happening only nowadays.

A Winter Walk Among the Cobbled Streets of Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
10 min read
29/01/201730/12/2023

When you look at the Brescia horizon, it’s easy to spot the big castle that stands on top of Cidneo Hill. Known as the Falcon of Italy, the Castle of Brescia is one of the largest and best preserved fortresses of Northern Italy and it was the first place Fotostrasse visited in Brescia during our days at Blogville Lombardy.

A Guide to the Castle of Brescia: Explore the Falcon of Italy

Brescia, Italy
7 min read
27/04/201611/04/2024

Things to Do in Bratislava: Unveiling the Charms of Slovakia’s Capital in a Day

Bratislava, Slovakia
9 min read
27/04/201507/02/2024

Turku Castle: Torture, Death and Ghosts Tour

Finland, Turku
4 min read
18/02/201520/05/2024