Historians speculate that the small island of Eilean Donan—which means “Island of Donan” in modern English—was first populated around the 6th century by an Irish saint of the same name. Donan is believed to have built a small church on the island. The final remnants of Donan’s church were washed away by the sea long…
In the late 1970s, Henry Conyngham’s family estate in Ireland was on the brink of financial ruin. Henry Conyngham was next in line to inherit Slane Castle—a stately castle situated in the fertile Boyne Valley in Ireland. Conyngham’s father advised him to come up with a plan to fund the castle’s upkeep. Maintaining the castle…
3,700 acres of Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Missouri, USA, is a haven for hikers and nature lovers. The park has a fascinating selection of sinkholes, caves, and a natural bridge, among other intriguing features. However, its centerpiece is undoubtedly the Ha Ha Tonka Castle Ruins. The place gives visitors a sense of time travel….
Lichtenstein Castle, not to be mixed up with the tiny European country Liechtenstein, is one of Germany’s best-kept secrets. Lichtenstein Castle is located in the country’s southwest state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is around a one-hour drive south from the city of Stuttgart. Tourists may flock to better-known German castles, including the Neuschwanstein, which admittedly…
Since, so many celebrities and tech giants build their homes in California, there is no surprise that the state is full of mansions. But, one grand house that stands out from the rest is Hearst Castle. In the Gilded Age of the United States, few men could boast as much wealth as the famous newspaper…
You’ve never seen a French chateau like this one. Parked in the rustic burgundy courtyard, there is the world’s largest private collection of fighter jets. They are ranging from WWII jets, Soviet military aircrafts and even some of the earliest models of aeroplanes. Spanning 27 hectares of land, the 14th-century castle belongs to Michel Pont,…
Due to its impressive history, England is home to hundreds of buildings. However, few are as impressive as the Restormel Castle and its unique, perfectly rounded shape. Located in southwestern England, the monument was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. Contrary to its date, the building and the surrounding wall are extremely…
With its rich history, architecture and nature, Italy has always been a major tourist attraction. However, there are still places, that are not on top of the tourist routes. Miramare Castle is one of them. Located just 100 miles away from Venice, in the Gulf of Trieste, Miramare Castle is relatively recently built structure. This…