Castles

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

The shell of a medieval fortress offers commanding views of the area it once protected.

A beautiful, creepy 19th-century castle stands incongruously in rural Vermont.

This Great Depression-era creation was once known as the strangest house in the world.

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

Legend has it this 11th-century castle was paid a visit from the devil.

This restored 17th century "conduit house," often mistaken for a watchtower, actually supplied water to nearby Bolsover Castle.

Medieval ruins on a tiny island amid a flooded lake offer romantic respite to lovers seeking privacy.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This railroad magnate's 19th century tower is more than a little bit out of place in the Nevada desert.

High in the clouds of San Marino sits an ancient tower with some curious prisoner graffiti.

A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire.