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Once in a lifetime experience: Comet C/2023 A3 from the Oort cloud on a visit to Earth

The 13-bedroom Neoclassical Scottish castle of the late 19th century with private gardens and parkland, has hit the market with a price tag of $10.5 million.

Medieval castles rarely pass through history unchanged. Wars, uprisings, revolutions, enemy sieges, and changing architectural trends are behind their transformation.

Yes! Sometimes you can buy a whole castle for just 1 euro. But you must be ready to spend millions to restore and maintain it.

A gigantic castle of the Coucy family that overshadowed the King of France

Built in the XV century by the Serbian Despot Stefan Lazarevic the monastery became a major cultural center of medieval Serbia and a true fortress constructed in line with the then latest military architecture trends of Western Europe and Byzantium.

The movie which premiered in 2021 was shot in France and in Ireland.

Four castles in the heart of Europe which featured in best-selling video games

Read about the castles, which are so picturesque that film directors could not resist their charm

Ukraine’s western part has something to offer to a castle enthusiast. Due to twists and turns of history the territory which belonged to Austria-Hungary is now part of this east European nation.

Scandinavian castles are architectural gems! Sweden, Denmark and Finland can boast one of the finest examples of proper medieval and renaissance castles.

It’s believed that Germany has some 25,000 castles and palaces - or burgs and schlosses. One of the greatest ones are located in the Rhine Valley which is a must-visit place for every castle lover. Here’re top 5 German castles which will make your heart beat really fast!

On Sept 18-19, Tamworth Castle Grounds will become the battleground for armies of Anglo-Saxon and Viking warriors. They will show off their fighting skills and boast their beautiful weapons.

The luxurious chateau comes with some 4.5 hectares of vineyards, a stylish cellar for wine tasting sessions and a dining room for 60 guests, which boasts a Gothic fireplace and terracotta floors

The fortress which is also known as Bastille of the Alps was once the prison for Marquis De Sade, a French nobleman mostly known for his erotic works. Also check the list of other grand properties on sale in France listed at the Sotheby’s

These top 5 castles in Portugal will not leave you unimpressed. Visit them to travel back in time to see the era of the Reconquista and feel the power of the mighty Order of the Knights Templar.

The tournament between the lords of Chateau du Rivau and Chateau de Langeais will take place this weekend.

Fantastic early and late medieval towers in Ingushetia, North Caucasus are a great and not-so-well-studied architectural phenomenon in the West. On the one hand, they remind us of medieval towers of Northern Italy when each rich and noble family tried to compete with each other – whose is taller. On the other hand...

One of Scotland's most stately castles, Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum, is up for sale for $1 dollar. The crumbling Victorian residence in the west coast of Scotland desperately needs a new owner and a proper large-scale restoration to rise from the dead.

The historic Lympne castle in Kent was built in the 13th century as part of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s estate. The keep dating back to the medieval times just like other parts built in the 14th and the 15th century are still there!

Do you know how many kremlins - apart from the Moscow Kremlin - still stand firm on the Russian soil? There are 12 kremlins, which fully or partially survived and you can visit them. A kremlin is a fortified kernel of a historical Russian city, its center and the oldest part protected by thick walls with towers.

Russia does have castles too. They were built in the Middle Ages when the lands which are now Russia’s westernmost region of Kaliningrad were colonized by the mighty Teutonic Order. Before the war they were –part of Germany’s East Prussia.

The 15th century Kilberry Castle which has been owned by the same family for almost 500 years – since 1550 – is for sale for $885,000.

The gem of Neo-Gothic architecture which underwent major renovation in 2018 is up for grabs at ConciergeAuctions. The castle was previously listed for $4,5mn.

Check these 5 haunted castles in Europe to feel the parallel world with your skin or see – if you are lucky enough – the paranormal ‘presences’.

These European castles with their towers, turrets and spired roofs compete to be named the most authentic fairy tale castle. Read this short guide and made up your mind!

A14th Century Embleton Tower has been put on sale for 1.4mn pounds

These five castles in one of Europe’s most picturesque countries will definitely blow your mind away. Hurry up to Switzerland before another wave of COVID pandemic has struck!

Richard Prandini is a great drone enthusiast with a passion for castles. Wherever he goes he takes his Mavic drone with him. His collection of aerial shots of French chateaux has hundreds of images!

Are you dreaming of a wedding ceremony on a green lawn in front of an imposing medieval castle? Jasmine Lazzari from the The Wedding Co. can make it happen!

Romain Delaume and Bastian Goullard co-founded Dartagnans to preserve the cultural heritage in France. Over several years they helped to raise money for hundreds of castles, manors and other properties thanks to their heritage crowdfunding platform.

Dev Anand, the Managing Partner of The Hotel Property Team (THPT) shares his opinion on whether castles are good investment and on when we should expect the recovery in the hotel and travel industry which were hit hard by the 2020 COVID pandemic