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
Aragonese Castle is located on a rocky islet, connected to the island of Ischia by a causeway. The castle dates back to 474 BC, but in Modern Times it was rescued from ... read more
Apsley House is the London residence of the Dukes of Wellington, housing the large Wellington Collection, brought together by the 1st Duke (1769 – 1852) , the legendary ... read more
The Jacobean Apethorpe Hall, a Jacobean magnificent country house, has been sold to Jean Christophe, Baron von Pfetten, for the sum of £2.5 million. It will now require ... read more
Château d'Anjony has always been a home of the family with the same name, which is very exceptional. The d'Anjony family has opened the castle for the public ... read more
Anglesey Abbey is set on the grounds of a former priory, dating back to the 11th century. The mansion goes back to 1538. In 1926 it was bought by the wealthy 1st Lord ... read more
The Andrássy Castle, Tiszadob, was built for Count Gyula Andrássy (1823 – 1890), first Hungarian prime minister and second Foreign Minister of ... 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
Amalienborg Palace is the residence of the Danish royal family and consists of four identical parts, with in the centre the statue of its founder King Frederick V. The ... read more
Alüksne New Castle was built from 1859 – 1863 in the style of English neo-gothic and commissioned by Baron Alexander von Vietinghoff. The v. Vietinghoff Family owned ... read more
Althorp is the family home of the Spencer family for over 500 years. Presently owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess of Wales. The ... read more
The Stift Altenburg is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1144 by Countess Hildeburg of Poigen-Rebgau, and has a lot to offer today for visitors. The impressive Baroque ... read more
Alt-Falkenstein is dating back to 1250 and is housing today the Heritage Museum, where the visitors can find out a great deal about the region and the people who have ... read more
Alnwick Castle, dating back to 1096, is the home of the Dukes of Northumberland (the Percy family). Surrounded by its 2 parks and the separate Alnwick Garden, the castle ... read more
Allerton Park, surrounded by 200 acres of beautiful grounds, is magnificent gothic revival stately home. It is also a venue for film & photo shooting, field sports, ... read more
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
Alfabia, a complex consisting of a house, gardens and an orchard, was once the estate of Majorca's Moorish governor. The house itself has elements of different ... read more
Alden Biesen Castle has been used by the Teutonic Knights since the Middle Ages. They replaced it by a moated castle in the eighteenth century. The property came into ... read more
The Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos has an ancient and rich history linked to the Romans, the Visigoths, the Moorish occupations, and the post-Reconquista area, whereas ... read more
Alatskivi Castle dates back to 1601 but was reconstructed in the late 19th century in Neo-Gothic style by Baron Arved von Nolcken, after the royal Scottish residence ... read more