Through a handsome study, the primary suite sits where, behind a bookshelf, a hidden spiral staircase ascends up the tower.

Surrounded by rooftops and cars, this medieval fortress still stands tall. Leiria Castle bridges the past and present in one ...

This picture-perfect sea port village is often overlooked by tourists but acts as an ideal stop on the Wild Atlantic Way in ...

You may feel you’ve already seen all the highlights of Europe, yet there are still lesser-known corners waiting to be explored. With its rich culture, striking landscapes and deep history, the ...

On a gentle rise in a quiet neighborhood, a solitary turret watches over a sea of mailboxes and morning dog walkers. The ...

Hisyo Ishida is looking at me with undisguised disappointment. I cannot blame him. His movements are sharp where mine are clumsy. His hair is pulled into a neat topknot where mine is flapping in my ...

From majestic fortresses perched on cliffs to quirky creations built by eccentric millionaires, California’s castles offer a ...

An unexpected Ohio landmark, this castle captures the spirit of medieval history in a way that feels subtle, grounded, and ...

Whimsical castles across Georgia reveal surprising architecture fairytale towers hidden gardens and imaginative escapes tucked into unexpected landscapes ...

This walking tour takes place at Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany, showcasing its richly detailed Renaissance facade ...

At the foot of Nottingham Castle, almost carved into the rock itself, lies a pub called Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, which lays a much disputed claim to being the oldest inn in England.

Riders in the men's and women's Tour de France will take in some eye-catching views in next year’s race as they pedal through ...