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 ...

Himeji-jo is the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture, comprising 83 buildings with highly developed systems of defence and ingenious protection devices dating ...

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

Romania, tucked away in Eastern Europe, has a fascinating history that is adorned with numerous, well-preserved medieval ...

A small castle had been built at Lassay in the 11th century by the baron de Mayenne as protection from their Norman neighbour William the Conqueror, but on the spot where the parish church now stands.

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 ...

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.

Himeji Castle (Japan): Known as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic and well-preserved feudal castles, renowned for its beauty and ...

On the studio’s 20th birthday, we talk to founders Archie Lee Coates IV and Jeff Franklin about trust, inflatables, and the ...

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 ...