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 Garden Neustrelitz once surrounded the Neustrelitz Palace, destroyed during WWII. It was the main residence of the ruling dukes and Grand Dukes of ... 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
Colorno Palace (Reggia di Colorno), originally a Farnese property and today restored to its former splendour, was built early 18th century and later renovated and ... read more
Domaine Château d’Ermenonville, presently a hotel, is the place where Henry IV met his famous mistress Gabrielle d'Estrées. The château is surrounded by ... read more
The Domaine de Madame Elisabeth (Château de Montreuil) was the charming residence which King Louis XVI had bought in 1783 for his sister, Madame Elisabeth, after the ... read more
Drottningham Palace is Their Majesties the King and Queen's permanent residence. Except the rooms in the southern wing, the rest of the palace and grounds are open to ... read more
Duck Island Cottage Garden, St James's Park is an Arts & Crafts-style garden, surrounding the restored keepers's cottage of Duck Island. Duck island dates ... read more
El Pardo Palace dates back to a 15th century Royal hunting lodge, however it was Charles V, who commissioned the architect Louis de Vega to transform it into a palace. ... read more
Eltham Palace is the former residence, built in the 1930s in Art Deco style, of the eccentric millionaire couple Stephen and Viriginia Courtauld. The site has been a ... read more
Schloss Clemenswerth, today housing the Emslandmuseum, is a most charming Baroque complex, with 8 pavilions, a church and cloister around the castle. It is surrounded ... read more
The English Garden, Munich (370 ha/910 acres) is one of the largest public parks in the world. It is an English landscape park, created in 1789 for Charles Theodore of ... read more
Feldafing Park and Rose Island were both created by King Maximilian II of Bavaria (1811-1864). Feldafing Park is popular for its splendid views. The former ... read more
Frauenwoerth Abbey was founded in 772 by Tassilo III of Bavaria and is located on the second largest of the three islands in Chiemsee. It has a charming garden containing ... read more
