Imagine that you lived in the 16 th century in feudal Japan. Emperors and lords ruled the land. You had to be on constant alert for enemies. How would you defend your castle? At the Himeji castle, you ...

The castle is being transformed from a court building into a new visitor destination A new report says plans are in progress for an opening ceremony for Inverness Castle as a tourist attraction, but ...

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A Grand Designs couple left locals 'aghast' with their plans to knock down a beloved hilltop fortress in order to build the first castle erected in the UK for 100 years. Entrepreneur Piers and police ...

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The UK's favourite architectural show, Grand Designs, is officially back on TV screens as Kevin McCloud travels around the UK meeting new ambitious individuals building their dream homes. The Channel ...

MORGAN HILL, Calif. — Think of it as the ultimate ivory tower for academics: a castle inspired by Spain's Alhambra, with sun-dappled courtyards, artisan-crafted frescoes, grottos, fountains and a ...

Derbyshire County Council has been working on a master plan to overhaul the 321-acre Elvaston Castle and Country Park Estate, including a new car park and access road and the renovation of its many ...

Rising from the Sonoran Desert like a mirage, Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights stands as one of Arizona’s most enchanting architectural wonders. This cream-colored, tiered structure resembling a ...