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Ireland is known for its lush green countryside, “forty shades of green”, friendly people, and of course, ancient history reaching back 8,000 years. There’s little wonder there are so many castles and ruins across Ireland but you’ll never guess how many. History, luxury, and the rolling green hills of Ireland! Life doesn’t get much better […]
Originally constructed in 1611 and rebuilt in 1810, Hirosaki Castle (also known as Tatsuoka Castle) is one of the 12 surviving feudal castles in Japan and the northernmost of them. Today, the castle park is famed for its cherry blossom views, but visitors often remark that the castle itself is smaller than they expected. The original […]
Kinnaird Castle, Angus Home of the Duke and Duchess of Fife, who live on site, the 15th-century Kinnaird has three rented apartments, of which the Macduff Tower is the most traditional, with views out across its well-stocked deer park, and a huge bedroom with four-poster bed. If you’re looking for a castle stay with a […]
Built in the 1280s by King Edward I, Conwy Castle is widely considered one of the finest fortifications of medieval Europe, worthy of its World Heritage status. Adjacent, spanning the River Conwy, is a magnificent suspension bridge with big castellated towers similar in style with the castle. But wait—a suspension bridge of such size can’t […]