Dominating Lisbon from the heights of Alfama, this Moorish castle immerses visitors in Portuguese history and offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the capital.

An architect’s restoration of a 9th-century Moorish castle in southern Spain has drawn outcry from locals and historians, with many drawing comparisons between the registered national monument’s new ...

Castles are usually built for kings and queens. The El Cid Castle in Phoenix’s Sunnyslope neighborhood, however, was constructed for a decidedly more proletarian purpose: bowling. Construction of the ...

If you’ve ever strayed a block or two from Old Town Pasadena, you’ve probably wondered about that giant old fortress plunked down in the middle of town. If you’re like me, you’ve also thought ‘What is ...