Nestled deep within the picturesque Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Königstein Fortress towers high above the River Elbe – an extraordinary structure that is not only one of the largest mountain fortresses ...
In the heart of picturesque Sintra, not far from the historic centre, lies one of Portugal’s most fascinating heritage sites: the Quinta da Regaleira. This extraordinary quinta – a magnificent estate ...
The ruins of St Andrews Cathedral in Scotland are not only an impressive testament to medieval architecture, but also the setting for sombre legends that have captured people’s imaginations for centur...
Perched on an isolated rock to the south-east of the summit of Monte Erice, in the province of Trapani in Sicily, stands the impressive Castle of Venus (Castello di Venere). This 12th-century Norman f...
On the northern shore of the Bosphorus, where it meets the Black Sea, the ruins of one of Istanbul’s most fascinating fortresses are perched on steep cliffs: Yoros Kalesi, also known as the ‘Genoese C...
Perched high on an imposing hill stands the Castillo de Castrojeriz, a medieval fortress that has stood as a silent witness to countless historical events over the centuries. The mighty walls of this ...
