This part of Europe is perfect for a weekend away from the UK but it's not a place Brits often think to visit.

Explore the 10 largest castles in the world, ranked by area. From Poland’s Malbork Castle to India’s Mehrangarh Fort, discover these grand historic fortresses.

Along its Budapest shores, travelers will find iconic sights like the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle. Recent visitors highly recommend checking out the Danube River on foot or by boat.

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The Danube is a river of two distinct halves ... Other highlights include Dürnstein, famous for its ice-blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned.