Palaces, Villas and Castles

High Knoll Fort was built by the British around 1790 to protect the island from possible French, Spanish and Dutch attacks. Today it has been restored… Read the rest

The Gimle estate was built around 1800 and has a long history dating back to precisely the 18th century. In 1792, the estate was purchased by a mercha… Read the rest

Belfast City Hall is an imposing Renaissance-style structure located in the center of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Built between 1898 and… Read the rest

Castillo de San Gabriel is a historic castle located on the small island of Islote de Fermina, which is opposite the town of Arrecife on the island of… Read the rest

The Trondheim Archbishop’s Palace is a historic bishop’s residence located in the city center of Trondheim, Norway.The palace was built in… Read the rest

The Visconti Castle in Pavia is one of the city’s most important and famous monuments. Built between the 14th and 15th centuries, the castle was… Read the rest

St. George’s Castle is an ancient medieval castle located on St. George’s Hill in Kefalonia, Greece. The castle dates back to the 14th cen… Read the rest

The Aqaba Fortress is a historic fortress located in the city of Aqaba, Jordan. Constructed in 1516 by the Mamluk ruler Selim ibn Sultan, the fortress… Read the rest

Al-Shoubak Castle, also known as Montréal Castle, is an ancient fortified castle located in the town of Al-Shoubak in the Karak region of Jordan. The… Read the rest

The Fortaleza de San Felipe is a historic fortress located in the city of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Built in 1564, the fortress was used to de… Read the rest