What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing ...

The Biltmore Company says that the juxtaposition of the 250-room French chateau known as Biltmore House, with its eclectic mix of European architectural influences set against the backdrop of the ...

Conwy Castle in Wales was recently named the most beautiful European castle by Condé Nast Traveller. I visited the 700-year-old castle in October and was impressed by how well-preserved it was. Having ...

We dare you to find a traveler who’s left Scotland without at least a few castle photos. The countryside is riddled with hundreds of majestic, if sometimes crumbling, castles, and they capture our ...

England has a history that spans many thousands of years, and so the imposing hilltop fortresses, rugged coastal ruins, and stumpy hidden remnants dotted throughout the country come as no surprise to ...

Made famous by the runaway success that was Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle is also one of the most beautiful castles in Southern England. Between shoots, it opens its doors to "binge-watchers" and ...

Europe is a continent steeped in history, where ancient tales and medieval grandeur come alive through its magnificent castles. From formidable fortresses to fairytale palaces, these architectural ...

With a spectacular setting of 350 acres full of towering woods and tidy gardens along the shores of Lough Corrib, Ashford dates all the way back to 1228. The 83-room gray stone castle was once the ...

Here are some of Ireland's oldest castles. Apparently, there are about 30,000 castles in Ireland so we decided to break down some of the best. Irish castles are among those at the forefront of the ...

(CNN)-- What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the ...

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing ...