SALZBURG, Austria — Austrian firefighters are battling a blaze inside Arenberg Castle, a 14th-century chateau in Salzburg. Officials say about 100 firefighters are at the scene and three people were ...

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Castles have always captured our imagination with their grandeur, history, and architectural beauty. From medieval fortresses to royal palaces, these structures are not just historic monuments—they ...