Alhambra is one of Spain's and Europe's major cultural attractions, with its Islamic-European-Christian architecture and gardens. The site goes back to Roman ... read more
Ambras Castle is closely connected with Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria (1529–1595). The castle-museum served as his residence from 1563 to ... read more
Aranjuez Palace dates from the 14th century but rebuilding started in the second half of the 16th century, by Phillip II. It is surrounded by extensive Baroque ... read more
Augustusburg and Falkenlust were built as a 'Maison de Plaisance' and Hunting Lodge for the Archbishop-Elector Clemens August of Bavaria, early 18th century. ... read more
Boboli Gardens, integral part of the Pitti Palace, were originally commissioned by Medici Duke Cosimo I and his wife Eleonora of Toledo mid-16th century. They were ... read more
Botanic Garden Meise or National Botanical Garden of Belgium (92 ha), is one of the largest botanic gardens in the world with an extensive collection of living plants ... read more
Buckingham Palace is the best known royal residence in the world, and can be visited at certain periods of every year. It was acquired from the Duke of Buckingham by ... read more
Bussaco Palace, today a hotel, was built in 1885 for King Luis I of Portugal and his wife, Maria Pia of Savoy. It is surrounded by formal gardens and the 101 ha Bussaco ... read more
Castle Albrechtsberg was built in 1854 for Prince Albert of Prussia, the younger brother of King Frederick William IV, later Emperor William I. The architect was Adolf ... read more
Castle & Park Babelsberg has been built for Emperor William I and his wife Augusta von Sachsen-Weimar, when he was still Crown Prince. It is surrounded by terraced ... read more
Belvedere Castle dates was built in 1724-1732 for the Duke Ernst August of Sachsen-Weimar and Eisenach as a summer residence, surrounded by a 43 ha park. Since 1923 it ... read more
Castle Benrath is an elegant and well preserved Rococo palace, surrounded by a beautifully restored park and gardens of 61 ha. It houses three museums and serves as a ... read more
Schwerin Castle, located on an island, is the former residence of the Dukes Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Today it both museum and home to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state ... read more
Castle Ettersburg, a former hunting lodge of the Dukes of Weimar, became mid 19th century during the times of the Duke Carl Alexander and his wealthy intellectual Dutch ... read more
Castle Ludwigslust, a former hunting lodge, transformed into a lavish residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, houses today the "State Museum of ... read more
Castle Nordkirchen, the "Versailles of North Rhine Westphalia", dates back to the 16th century, but the present construction was built between 1703 and 1734. ... read more
The Castle of Agliè, Castello Ducale di Agliè, dates back to the 12th century, but became a Royal summer retreat for the House of Savoy in the 18th century. It has 300 ... read more
Chinese Pavillon, located in the Drottningholm Palace Park, was given in 1753 for Queen Lovisa Ulrika by her husband King Adolf Fredrik. It contains Chinese-inspired ... read more
Château de Versailles is one the most famous palaces in the world. Not only the palace itself, but also its monumental park and gardens are the best known and most ... read more
Claremont Gardens, covering 20 ha (50 acres), is since 1949 in the hands of the National Trust. It has been part of the Claremont House estate. Clermont House was ... read more
