From muscle-bound castles to lavish manor houses, the world is filled with fine stately homes – and many of them happen to be ...

In 1631, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I commissioned the Taj Mahal to house the tomb of his favorite wife. With its symmetrical ...

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The castle’s striking Gothic architecture, with turrets and narrow staircases, evokes a sense of mystery and intrigue. Inside, visitors can explore the Bran Museum, which showcases medieval ...

James Hoban designed the neoclassical building, whose exterior ... the medieval fortress is commonly referred to as Dracula’s Castle. Its towers and turrets are aligned with Gothic aesthetics.

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The Lone Star State is known for its big hearts, big steaks, and big hair, but tucked away in Arlington, Texas, there’s something even bigger waiting to be discovered. It’s a treasure trove so vast, ...

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Communal taxes in Belgium often go toward funding these castles to preserve their heritage. There are over 3,000 castles in Belgium, which is a lot for a small country of 30,689 square km (11,849 ...

though the medieval fortress with defensive walls, towers and a central keep are totally worth checking out. This 17 th century picturesque castle located in the small village of Moszna features an ...