The Old Summer Palace: A Historical Gem of Beijing
The Old Summer Palace, also known as Yuanmingyuan (Chinese: 圓明園; lit. ‘Gardens of Perfect Brightness’), or Yuanmingyuan Park, is a…
Europe
The Crumbling, Graffiti-Covered Château Edmond de Rothschild
Nestled temptingly close to a busy public park, the once-majestic Château Edmond de Rothschild now stands in decay, its walls…
The Ukrainian Lutheran Church: A Byzantine Rite Lutheran Tradition
Overview The Ukrainian Lutheran Church is a Byzantine Rite Lutheran denomination based in Ukraine. With a history dating back to…
England’s Abandoned Red Telephone Box Graveyard
In a charming English village, old red telephone boxes, once a proud symbol of Britain’s telecommunications history, now stand forgotten…
Wales’s Medival Fortress, The Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. The original fortification was a motte-and-bailey castle built in the…
The Strongest Fortress On The Isle Of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle’s site might have been used even before the Romans arrived. There’s a ruined wall hinting at a building…
Leeds Castle, One Of The Most Beautiful Heritages Of England.
Leeds Castle, located in Kent, England, lies about 7 miles southeast of Maidstone. It is uniquely situated on islands in…
Stirling, Is One Of The Largest And Most Historically And Architecturally Important Castles In Scotland
Stirling Castle, perched on a rocky crag in Stirling, is one of Scotland’s largest and most historically significant castles. Its…
The Abandoned Château de Singes in Val-de-Lys, France
Hey there, castle and château enthusiasts! Get ready for an incredible journey. Imagine a place where time stands still, history…
Experience The History Of Northumberland At England’s Finest Fortress Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle, located on the northeast coast of England in the village of Bamburgh, Northumberland, is a Grade I listed…
Inside The ‘Secret’ Abandoned Castle Of A French Count
Since the 15th century, there’s been this breathtaking ‘hidden’ castle tucked away in France’s Burgundy area. After the owners left…
On The Highest Point Of Portugal And One Of The Most Colorful Castles
Sintra is a charming town in the Greater Lisbon region of Portugal, nestled on the Portuguese Riviera. Home to about…