With their history, architecture and surrounding landscape, these Irish castles are testament to the cultural richness of the ...

Castle stays are the new dream luxury vacation, likely thanks to the popularity of certain historical dramas set in Ireland ...

This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage ... It's open year-round for tours, but the most popular time to visit is in spring, when the cherry trees are in blossom.

The passion project of an ornery bakery owner, Newman's Castle in Bellville is as remarkable as it is incongruent with its ...

and Castle Gould. The remaining mansion, Mille Fleurs, is a private residence. In September, I visited Sands Point to see Falaise, the most mysterious of the three — tours are only available on ...

medieval-style stronghold with hidden doors, intricate woodwork and a 3-mile-long railroad that once encircled the property. Tthe amenity-filled park offers museum exhibits, castle tours ...

Castles conjure up images of a romantic medieval past, the stuff of legends and fairy tales. But what exactly makes a castle, well, a castle? Usually built for royalty or nobility, castles are ...

It's a medieval castle, yet alive with shops and people. As I entered, through a drawbridge, I was a little worried that it would be touristy, with kitschy shops spoiling the atmosphere.

The castle offers complimentary history tours, which I would have happily ... blends seamlessly with its surroundings, resembling a medieval hall. Upon entering the reception, we were greeted ...