Castles

This log house sits in the remote Canadian wilderness, and holds a mysterious tale of the trapper who built it.

The initials "GW" mark where one of Scotland's most important Protestant martyrs was burned at the stake.

A place steeped in history that may be best known as the set of a 1960 film.

This Gothic revival structure has been a family home, a military base, a gymnastics center, and is now owned by one of the largest auction houses in Italy.

Northern Europe’s largest castle ruins sit precariously on an island cliffside.

The castle used by the Danish Royal Family as a hunting retreat.

This now-abandoned shopping center in Playa del Carmen was built to resemble a medieval European castle.

This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.

The ruins of this magnificent Scottish castle blend both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.

Inside a Scottish castle hangs the tattered remains of a flag with murky origins and supposed magic powers.

This castle was first occupied in the 1400s and has undergone major restoration in recent times.

This castle was once an Italian horror cinema star.

This imposing castle has stood for nearly a thousand years.