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Hohenzollern Castle, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

“I would call it a kind of weekend house”

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 blarney stone, blarney castle, ireland

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!

Trim Castle, Ireland

Sir Laugh-a-Lot

At one of the most interesting medieval castles in Ireland, there’s a special character waiting to greet me!

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.

Nesvizh Castle, Belarus

The legacy of the Radziwiłł family

It may not fit the image you have of Belarus but the beautiful Nesvizh Castle is among the best you’ll find in Europe!

Visiting Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland

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.

Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž, Czech Republic

A Czech treasure trove

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!

Vianden Castle, Luxembourg

The castle at Vianden

The castle in the Luxembourg town of Vianden is one of the most iconic buildings in the country. It has now been restored to its impressive former glory.

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