Beyond the mists of Sintra, on the granite islands of the Tagus or in the heart of the Minho hills, Portugal unfolds a spectacular panorama of fortresses. Witness to conquests, sacred orders or ...

While the Castelo dos Mouros crowns one hill and the famed Palácio da Pena graces another, Monte Sereno is home to this remarkable neo-Gothic “castle,” originally built in the 1920s by ...

After visiting Pena Palace in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, stop at Tascantiga for petiscos—or small plates—of octopus salad, beef cheek and more ...

Within the walls of these magnificent castles you will discover many tales of war, peace, honour, and romance.

Secluded beaches and Moorish castles off the beaten track in Portugal Ben Groundwater Updated November 12, 2019 — 10.59amfirst published at 12.15am Normal text size Larger text size Very large ...

Incredible Europe map shows which countries have the most castles - there's a clear winner Rival factions have sought to establish their dominance on the continent for centuries.

Anyone interested in medieval castles and Teutonic Order’s military fortifications is in for a treat with this new interactive map of gothic castles of northeastern Poland. The application not ...

The tiny, walled-in, mountaintop village of Marvão—a medieval gem in Portugal's Alentejo region—has sweeping views of the countryside (including some of Spain, just 10 miles away), a ...