Italy
Castel Roncolo, Bolzano: A Romantic Hilltop Castle
The South Tyrol region of Italy is full of medieval castles – more than 800 of them! Often perched on hilltops, with commanding views of
28th June 2019
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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
7th September 2018
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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
31st August 2018
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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
24th August 2018
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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
26th October 2017
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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
28th July 2017
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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
21st July 2017
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