Rosenholm castle, dating back to 1559-1610, is today still in the hands of the same family, the Barons Rosenkranz. The castle, surrounded by open park, is used for ... read more
Grafenegg stands for highly refined entertainment, a feast for all senses, with a mixture of a yearly Music Festival in summer, concerts at all seasons, and many other ... read more
Schloss Hellbrunn is Austria's best example of the Italian baroque style. It was built (1613–19) for Marcus Sitticus von Hohenems, the Prince-Archbishop of ... read more
Castle Neuhardenberg dates back to the 18th century but was reconstructed in Neoclassical style by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, early 19th century, for the statesman Count von ... read more
Schloss Reinbek, a Renaissance style castle formerly owned by the Dukes of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf and Prussia, is now a centre for culture and communication. read more
Schwetzingen Castle, build as a summer residence for the Palatine Prince-Electors, is famous for its gardens. It is open to the public including exhibitions and ... read more
Schönbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburgs and is together with its gardens, one of the best known Baroque ensembles in the world. read more
Spencer House, built in 1756 for John,1st Earl Spencer, still belongs today to the Spencer family. However it is leased out to RIT Capital Partners, a family company of ... read more
Stradey Castle, surrounded by a 730 ha (1800 acres) estate, including woodland gardens and parkland, has been home to the Mansel Lewis family since it was built in the ... read more
Sudeley Castle, dating back to the 12th century, is the burial place of Queen Catherine Parr (1512–1548), the sixth wife of Henry VIII. Still privately owned, the ... read more
Venaria Reale, a former royal residence, is one of the largest palace complex in the world. The gardens ans its Baroque palace, beautifully decorated and with precious ... read more
Villa Poggio Torselli, dating back to the 15th century, is a completely restored property with magnificent gardens in Italian-English style. read more
Villa Bagatti Valsecchi was built in 1878, by Fausto and Giuseppe Bagatti Valsecchi on the site of an existing farmhouse from 1721. The Villa is surrounded by a lush ... read more
Villa Cicogna Mozzoni, in Lombard Renaissance style, was built in 1400 by the Mozzoni family, as a hunting lodge. It was subsequently embellished and completed between ... read more
Villa Contarini is a patrician villa in Baroque style with a 40 ha park including lakes and alleys. The central building was begun in 1546 under commission by the ... read more
Villa Emo Onlus was created by Palladio, probably between 1556 and 1559. It was commissioned by the Emo family, in who's hands it stayed until 2004. read more
Villa Erba was built in the 19th century by Luigi Erba. It stayed in the hands of the family, including the famous Luchino Visconti, until 1986. read more
Villa Ormond was built in the late 19th century as a "Maison de Plaisance" for the Swiss businessman Ormond. The architect was Emile Réverdin, and the villa is ... read more
Walton Hall was built in the 1830s by Sir Gilbert Greenall, 1st Baronet. He was a brewer and MP. The hall and its garden are since 1941 in the hands of the Warrington ... read more
Water Castle Klaffenbach, used as a hotel, offers in the buildings around the castle : exhibitions, different art & crafts workshops, concerts, events, golf, palace ... read more