17 Captivating Things to Do in Beaumaris
Beaumaris is a beautiful town on the southeast side of the Isle of Anglesey. With a famous UNESCO castle anchoring the end of town, the…
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The Top 7 Amazing Sites to See at Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle is the last and largest of the castles built by King Edward I. Designed from scratch by master James of St. George, who…
Penrhyn Castle: Sordid History and Victorian Opulence
There are over 100 castles in Wales left standing in the Castle Capital of the World. One castle, in particular, is in Bangor. Well, it…
Harlech Castle: Turbulent History Turned into an Artistic Showplace
Harlech Castle, located in Northern Wales, is a must-see destination to view remarkably preserved ruins. Visiting Wales in the summer surprised me with its ever-changing…
Buonconsiglio Castle – Art and History
The Buonconsiglio Castle in Trento, Italy has been the principal residence for the Prince Bishop during the 13th to late 16th centuries. This vast complex…
The Romanticism and Mystery of Rosslyn Chapel
I was fortunate to be treated to a surprise visit to Rosslyn Chapel on my recent trip to Edinburgh. Rosslyn Chapel is a historic chapel from…
Is Svojanov Castle Haunted?
I love ghost tours and haunted castles and tend to find one in almost every place I visit. What made this particular haunted castle special…
Willkommen in Heidelberg Castle
Willkommen in Heidelberg (Welcome to Heidelberg) A while back I took a trip to Germany to visit a friend who was living in Wiesbaden, Germany.…