Read on to find out more about 21 of the world’s most beautiful castles, fortified homes that are both a feast for the eyes ...

Portugal’s Pena Palace boasts a mix of architectural styles ... around courtyards flanked by exquisite examples of Rajput architecture like the Maharaja’s Apartments, Sukh Niwas (Hall of ...

From the fairytale towers of Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein to the golden battlements of Jaipur’s Amber Fortress in India, these ...

Another offspring of the Romantic movement that swept 19th-century Europe, Pena crowns a ... of Chinese castle architecture is Shuri, a hilltop fortress and palace complex on the island of Okinawa ...

Europe is a continent steeped in history, where ancient tales and medieval grandeur come alive through its magnificent ...

Although its history dates back to the Neolithic, the Roman Empire, and Moorish rule, it was Portuguese Royalty who made it famous. Sintra’s romantic palaces and mystical aura have served as an ...

In Spain, they visited Madrid, Segovia, and Ávila, appreciating the art, architecture ... Jim and Cindy had toured Sintra’s Pena Palace back in Portugal, but in Spain, Wise recommends also ...

Discover the 8 best landmarks in Portugal, from Jerónimos Monastery to Pena Palace—history, architecture, and breathtaking ...