Sometimes it takes a village to raise a window. Between 2015 and 2017, skilled masons meticulously carved and beveled arches and four-lobed flourishes for a Gothic-style stone window frame in Guédelon ...

A fanciful 19th-century retreat sits on an island known as the Rock in Lough Key, in County Roscommon. Beneath the building lie the remains of a castle belonging to the MacDermots, one of medieval ...

From the muddy depths of a medieval castle moat in Poland, archaeologists have unearthed a spectacular 600-year-old jewel that once adorned the clothing of a noble or duke. The silver-gilt amethyst ...

Whether you are a fan of their action-packed MCU movies or the Pixar magic, you must be familiar with Disney. Other than its popular characters, this mega studio is also known for its iconic castle.

Building a castle means building multiple smaller structures. So we have divided our guide to focus on all of them individually. Use the table below to explore each of these structures at your ...

This Minecraft tutorial shows step-by-step how to build a medieval-style watchtower. The design features stone bases, timber framing, and defensive details, making it ideal for castles, villages, or ...

Imagine driving through the winding roads of southeastern Ohio’s Hocking Hills region, surrounded by nothing but dense forest and natural beauty, when suddenly—like something out of a fairy tale—a ...

A medieval castle has hit the market near one of Italy's busiest cities, though it comes with a few caveats. The Castle of Landriano, listed by Sotheby’s International Realty, is roughly 15 miles ...

After six years of meticulous restoration and a multi-million-pound investment, one of England’s most iconic Norman structures has re-emerged into public life. The newly reopened Norwich Castle Keep, ...

Alan Taylor is a senior editor at The Atlantic.

These real medieval castles will transport you to a world filled with knights and princesses, legendary lore and inspiration for your daydreams Castles conjure up images of a romantic medieval past, ...