Situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an outstanding example of a small central European ...

A Scottish castle has been recognised as one of Europe’s most spectacular ... First built in the 13th century, the castle fell into ruin for nearly 200 years before being painstakingly restored ...

A Scottish castle has been recognised as one of Europe’s most spectacular ... sight against a backdrop of rugged mountains and serene waters. First built in the 13th century, the castle fell into ruin ...