The castle of Prunn (photo), close to Riedenburg, for instance, is considered one of the most beautiful feudal castles in southern Bavaria. It is one of the best-preserved castles in Germany, indeed. Its central late Romanesque structure and its mighty keep date back to the early 13th century.

As we can see from the picture of the crypt chapel with a nave and two aisles dating from 1095 A.D., the Baroque pilgrimage church Heilig Kreuz to Neuburg-Bergen was built on the remains of a Romanesque monastery church.

In Solnhofen seven churches were built in succession, the first one dating back to the 7th century - the St. Sola basilica from the 9th century allows an interesting insight in the history of local early Christian architecture.

The castle of Pappenheim (photo) stands proudly over the river Altmühl: here in the Summer medieval jousts and festivals take place.

The castle of Hexenagger (close to Altmannstein) is well known also because of its enchanting gardens. Every year in December they are the scenic setting of a particularly charming Christmas fair.