Castles of Edward I in Wales

The Welsh castles of King Edward I

The castles of King Edward I in Wales may have been built for a brutal conflict, but they have become stunning parts of the country’s heritage.

kromeriz castle

Visit Kromeriz Castle

The castle at Kromeriz is a wonderful site in itself. But when you discover what Czech treasures are kept inside, it takes on a whole new light!

dublin castle tour

Dublin Castle’s green veneer

Dublin Castle is the setting for some of Ireland’s most important state functions – but the building reveals a history the country would prefer to forget.

hohenzollern castle

Visit Hohenzollern Castle

The ancestral home of the Prussian Kings has not been a residence for centuries. But it’s a beautiful reminder of the family who once controlled Germany.

kissing the blarney stone

The kiss of death?

It’s safer these days to kiss the Blarney Stone than when you were dangled off a castle – but that doesn’t mean it’s now a comfortable experience!