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
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
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
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
Áras an Uachtaráin, the former Viceregal Lodge, is now the official residence and main workplace of the President of Ireland. Designed by Nathaniel Clements, it was ... read more
Arbury Hall, originally a 12th century Augustinian Priory, now stands in the midst of beautiful 18th century landscaped gardens and surrounded by over 100 acres of lakes ... read more
Arbuthnott Estate is the home of the Arbuthnott family for over 800 years. Building began probably a 1242. The house has a 17th century walled garden, planted in the ... read more
The Archbishop Chateau Kromeriz, is with its Baroque architecture, rich collections and gardens, written on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and offers a variety ... read more
Ardanaiseig House is a Scots baronial house (1834) with a 100 acre woodland garden and is today a hotel. Garden visitors are welcome: Maps of the garden are available ... read more
Ardgillan Castle was built in 1738 by Reverend Robert Taylor. It remained in the Taylor family until 1962. Today, owned by the Fingal County Council who restored ... read more
Ardkinglas Estate (4,900 ha/12,000 acres), with the castle as its centre, is still a much-loved home of the Noble family. The House is open under certain conditions and ... read more
Arenenberg Castle, surrounded by a beautiful 13 ha park, is today the Napoleon Museum. The castle's interior and furnishings are almost completely ... read more
Arley Hall is the home of Lord and Lady Ashbrook and belongs to the family for over 550 years. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is an attraction for cultural and ... read more
Arlington Court estate, covering today 1,417 ha (3.500 acres), has been in the hands of the Chichester family for over five hundred years, before it was donated to the ... read more
Armaddy Castle dates back to the 15th century and has a fine walled garden rhododendrons, azaleas and climbing plants, shrubs and herbaceous perennials. It is surrounded ... read more
Arniston House, designed by William Adam, has been home of the Dundas Family for over 400 years. It is surrounded by a beautiful park and garden. The house can be visited ... read more
Arundel Castle, dating from the 11th century, has been for over 400 years the principal seat of the Howard family, whose heads have been first Earls of Arundel and then ... read more
Ascott Estate is old farmhouse from 1606, expanded to a large Edwardian country house by the de Rothschild family, since the 1870s, and for the last time in the 1939s. ... read more
Ashridge House, dating back to the Middle Ages, has been in the hands of the Egerton family since 1604 until 1921. Ashridge House is today a venue for corporate and ... read more
Aske Hall, is the heart of the Zetland estates and seat of the Dundas family (Marquess of Zetland) since 1763. The mainly Georgian house, with a large collection of ... read more
