Property of the Crown, then royal residence, Chenonceau Castle is an exceptional site not only because of its original design, the richness of its collections, its furniture and its decorations, but also because of its destiny, since it was loved, administrated and … Read More
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Windsor Castle – Windsor – England – UK
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1000 years. The Castle covers an area of about 5 hectares (13 acres) and contains : • … Read More
Eilean Donan Castle – Highlands – Scotland – UK
Eilean Donan is for many people, the archetypal Scottish castle and is certainly one of the most photographed. Ruined in the early 18th century, it was restored to all its glory some two centuries later and is now the headquarters of the Clan … Read More
Culzean Castle – Maybole – Scotland – UK
Culzean Castle is the jewel in the crown of the National Trust for Scotland. This grand cliff-top country house was remodelled in the late 18th century by the renowned architect Robert Adam in his trademark neo-classical Georgian style.
The Eltz Castle – Wierschem – Germany
You are cordially invited to Eltz Castle and Eltz Forest – welcome! We have been here for more than 850 years and are doing everything within our means to preserve our ancestral home. Experience the Middle Ages and nature in its purest … Read More
Conwy Castle – Conwy – Wales – Uk
Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289. UNESCO considers Conwy to be one of “the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military … Read More
The Hohenzollern Castle-Baden-Württemberg – Germany
The first personal related reference of the Hohenzollern House dates back to 1061 (“Wezil et Burchardus de Zolorin”). First direct mention of the Castle complex (“Castro Zolre”) was in 1267. Appearance, size and furnishing of the original Castle are unknown, but presumably … Read More
Corvin Castle – Hunedoara – Romania
Corvin Castle was laid out in 1446, when construction began at the orders of John Hunyadi (Hungarian: Hunyadi János, Romanian: Iancu or Ioan de Hunedoara) who wanted to transform the former keep built by Charles I of Hungary. The castle was originally given … Read More
The Castle in Love with the Wind – Ravadinovo – Bulgaria
In Love with the Wind – the castle with the magnificent structures made of marble and metamorphosed limestone from the fairy tales of a talented architect and dreamer, Georgi Tumpalov. The only newly built castle in Europe. The Castle In Love … Read More
Aragonese Castle – Ischia – Italy
Ischia (Italy) is a paradise on earth; this destination is very much concerned about environment and has a very good touristic offer. The Aragonese Castle is a symbol of this city and the whole region of Naples It is one … Read More