Once only indicated through a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci from around 1495, concealed passageways have been discovered ...

From fortresses to ornate palaces, these structures are worth traveling for. This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the ...

Guided tours usually center around unraveling the rich histories behind abandoned castles. Guides offer elaborate details ...

As CBS News’ Emily Mae Czachor writes, the castle’s “advanced architecture, structural complexities and sheer size” suggest ...

The castle was his, and the desire to build it was apparently tied to the duke's desire "to assert his power." Its advanced ...

Closed as a prison in 2012, the client’s brief was to regenerate the complex into “more of a castle, less of a prison”. The complex condition survey took one year and the architect worked closely with ...

From Visconti’s 1963 film to Netflix’s new series, The Leopard remains deeply tied to its settings—here’s an exploration of ...

One of the most beautiful castles in Europe and likely the most recognizable in the world, Neuschwanstein served as the ...

Hay Castle sits in the heart of the Powys market town of Hay ... MICA Architects have shown all their skills in achieving such quality architecture to the benefit of many.

An hour from Paris, this castle is known for its stunning architecture, rich history and vast grounds. It is surrounded by a 3,150-hectare (7,800-acre) park, which includes forests, lakes and ...