United Kingdom
The Museums And Gardens Of Castle Cornet, Guernsey
The island of Guernsey is known for its wealth of neolithic monuments and for its role in World War II. However, visitors may be less
19 June 2020 3 Comments
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Czech Republic
Nové Hrady, The “Czech Versailles” In East Bohemia
Even after all the castles I had seen in East Bohemia, Nové Hrady came as a surprise. Not far from the town of Litomyšl, this
7 September 2018 3 Comments
Czech Republic
Sleeping Among The Ghosts: Svojanov Castle In East Bohemia
It’s not every day you get to sleep in an old castle. Let alone a haunted one. But Svojanov Castle, close to Polička in East
31 August 2018 8 Comments
Czech Republic
The UNESCO World Heritage Of Litomyšl, East Bohemia
Litomyšl, in East Bohemia, is another Czech town that deserves to be much better known. A UNESCO World Heritage castle and a charming town centre
24 August 2018 10 Comments
Ireland
Blarney Castle: More Than Just a Kissing Stone
Why do more than 400,000 people a year visit Blarney Castle, in the south-west of Ireland? I’d always assumed that they all went to kiss
26 October 2017 6 Comments
United Kingdom
The History Of Pembroke Castle, From The Stone Age To The Present
I visited lots of medieval castles on my recent trip to Wales. However, the one that I enjoyed the most was Pembroke Castle. It has
28 July 2017 8 Comments
United Kingdom
The Walled Towns and Fortifications of North Wales
The Norman castles and fortifications of North Wales are one of the area’s major tourist attractions. And rightly so: the buildings are majestic and offer
21 July 2017 No Comments
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