With its pristine beaches, charming fishing villages, vineyards, and medieval castles, the Algarve region of Portugal offers ...

European castles are iconic and historically significant structures, many dating back to the Middle Ages. They were primarily built for defence against enemy invaders, housing nobles and royalty ...

Europe is full of spectacular castles steeped in history, from medieval fortresses to Gothic-style castles complete with turrets, and many of them reside right here in the UK. With more than ...

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An immense cathedral dominates the city of Évora, in Portugal. Dating back to the 12th century, it is an architectural masterpiece combining Romanesque and Gothic styles.

When Sean Simon was seven years old, he told his parents that he would someday become rich and buy the two castles that are located in nearby Lough Key Forest Park. Here’s how he made that dream ...

A Berkeley home with a distinctly European flavour is due to go under the hammer. The home's retro features catch the eye; ...

Set in an idyllic garden landscape, Augustusburg Castle (the sumptuous residence of the prince-archbishops of Cologne) and the Falkenlust hunting lodge (a small rural folly) are among the earliest ...

The castle served as a fortification for the Romans, Visigoths and the Moors, who turned it into a royal palace before it was eventually taken by Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques.

You can use the Open Week to visit a range of historical houses, castles and museums, head to natural beauty spots, take tours of famous sports venues, or get access to participating art galleries, ...