However, the continent’s ancient history, shaped by royal dynasties, also gave rise to some of the most notable castles in the world. Like pages out of a storybook, some of the famous castles in ...

PLEASE, Mum. No more twirling,” says my daughter. But too late. The ghost of Maria Von Trapp has taken control of my limbs and I’m pirouetting across cobblestone streets singing, “High on a hill ...

Blair Castle in Perthshire was built by the famous Comyn family in 1269. At first it was just a tower but it was extended and grew over the years. During World War 2 it became a safe home and ...

The Tower of London. videoThe Tower of London Fatima and Harry explore one of the most famous castles in the UK: the Tower of London. The Features of a Castle. videoThe Features of a Castle Fatima ...

Maintenance of the world-famous castle is financed by the city's general budget account. Special extraordinary expenses will be required in the future to reinforce the stone walls to withstand a ...

modelled on the water canteens of World War I soldiers, and a charming label, inspired by the grandeur and elegance of Mateus Castle. Guedes struck a deal with the estate – grapes from the ...

We’re in Salzburg, Austria home of the world’s most famous singing nun ... the darkly Gothic castle that overlooks the city. It is just moments from the old town’s chocolate, jewellery ...