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09/08/2025

The Writers’ Museum in Edinburgh celebrates the lives of three giants of Scottish Literature – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

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09/08/2025

Bouzov Castle – A Fairytale Fortress in the Heart of Czechia

Nestled in the lush green hills of Moravia, Bouzov Castle is one of the most enchanting places I’ve ever seen! Built in the 14th century and later restored in a romantic Neo-Gothic style, this castle is so breathtaking it feels like stepping into another world — where time stands still and history remains alive.

With its signature red-roofed towers, drawbridges, secret passageways, and intricately decorated interiors, Bouzov offers more than just beauty. It carries fascinating stories of knights, the Teutonic Order, and legends that still echo within its ancient stone walls.

If you love history, architecture, or simply magical places that spark your imagination — Bouzov is truly a must-visit in Czechia.
Honestly, I wouldn’t mind living there for a few days… or forever!
Located near the city of Olomouc
Don’t forget your camera — every corner is picture-perfect!

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09/08/2025

Ah, the Château de Chambord! A truly magnificent sight in the Loire Valley, and a fantastic example of **French Renaissance architecture**
Your photo selection by is sure to capture its grandeur!

This colossal château, started in **1519** under King François I, was primarily intended as a lavish hunting lodge and a display of his immense power and wealth. While the precise architect remains a subject of debate, the genius of **Leonardo da Vinci** is widely believed to have influenced its design, particularly the incredible **double-helix staircase** at its heart, where two people can ascend or descend simultaneously without ever meeting.

Chambord's distinctive silhouette, with its profusion of chimneys, turrets, and dormers on the roofline, is truly iconic. It combines the defensive aspects of a medieval castle (like its keep and corner towers) with the new, symmetrical, and ornate elements of the Italian Renaissance. Despite its monumental scale, François I himself spent very little time there, using it mainly for extravagant hunting parties and to impress visiting dignitaries.

The château is surrounded by a vast, enclosed forest, making it the largest enclosed park in Europe. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and a testament to the artistic and architectural ambition of the French Renaissance.

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09/08/2025

The Amphitheatre of El Jem in Tunisia is the largest colosseum in North Africa, built in the 3rd century and able to hold 35,000 spectators. It stands as a testament to Imperial Rome's grandeur and influence. Fun fact: this ancient structure even had a cameo in the movie Gladiator, showcasing its iconic status in popular culture. It's a must-see for anyone interested in history or architecture!

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09/08/2025

Gardens of the Versailles Palace near Paris, France..

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09/08/2025

Inveraray Castle – Elegance on the Edge of Loch Fyne

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Arrochar Alps and nestled on the banks of Loch Fyne, Inveraray Castle is one of Scotland’s most romantic and visually striking stately homes.

Built in the mid-18th century, this fairy-tale structure is the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell — one of the most powerful and influential clans in Scottish history. The current castle was commissioned by Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll, in 1743, and was one of Britain’s earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture. Its conical spires and elegant symmetry give it the look of a castle lifted straight from a storybook.

Inside, it’s just as impressive — the Armoury Hall alone is worth the visit, with a ceiling that rises over 20 metres and walls lined with 1,300 pieces of weaponry. The castle is also home to fine French tapestries, beautifully preserved interiors, and the personal history of one of Scotland’s most influential clans.

Whether you’re strolling through its gardens, walking the lochside, or exploring the richly furnished rooms, Inveraray Castle offers a real sense of Highland nobility and heritage.

I run private tours to Inveraray Castle, sharing the history, stories, and hidden details.

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09/08/2025

Braunfels Castle is located on a basalt hilltop west of the climatic health resort of Braunfels in the Lahn -Dill district in central Hesse in Germany .

It has been the seat of the Counts of Solms since the 13th century and is still owned by the Counts of Oppersdorff zu Solms-Braunfels in the 21st century .Braunfels Castle dominates the landscape far into the Lahn Valley and can be seen as a scenic and cultural-historical counterpart to Schaumburg Castle in the lower Lahn Valley. The expansion and conversion at the end of the 19th century belongs to a phase of creative historicism in neo -Gothic elements, in which one's own forms were consciously used. As one of the most important historicist castle conversions, Braunfels is of great national importance.

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09/08/2025

Château de la Motte
France
The Château de la Motte is a seventeenth century French château located in the commune of Château-Renard, in the Loiret department in the Center-Val de Loire region.

It has a 13- hectare park, which includes rose garden and orchard , which are privately owned.

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09/08/2025

Step into history in Beaumont-du-Périgord

Just 30 minutes from Bergerac, this beautiful bastide town boasts a unique English legacy

Beaumont-du-Périgord, founded in 1272 on behalf of King Edward I, is the first royal bastide of England in France

Unlike most bastides, Beaumont breaks the mold with its H-shaped layout, a tribute to King Henry III

A stroll from the market square will transport you straight back to the Middle Ages, with beautifully preserved architecture and centuries of history
A must-see for lovers of medieval heritage and timeless French charm

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09/08/2025

Prysten House in Plymouth is a Grade I listed 15th century merchant's house, making it one of the city's oldest surviving buildings.

Constructed around 1498 for Thomas Yoggem a prosperous wine merchant who also funded the tower of nearby St Andrew’s Church, it exemplifies late medieval architecture with its U-shaped layout and distinctive Tudor-style windows.

Notably, it houses the "Door of Unity," a memorial commemorating American sailors who died during the War of 1812, symbolising the enduring relationship between the UK and the United States.

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09/08/2025

The Grade 2 listed Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire was built between 1660 and 1680.

George Vernon inherited the estate and it remained in the Vernon family until 1967 when it was transferred to the National Trust in lieu of death duties. Today, it houses the National Trust's Museum of Childhood and has been rebranded as The Children’s Country House.

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09/08/2025

Kreuzenstein Castle, located near Vienna, Austria, has a fascinating history. While an original medieval castle, known as "Grizanessstein," was indeed built on the site and first mentioned in a document from 1115 (early 12th century), it was largely destroyed by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War in 1645.

Much of the castle we see today is a result of extensive restorations and reconstructions carried out between 1874 and 1906 by Count Johann Nepomuk Wilczek. He rebuilt the castle on the ruins of the old, incorporating some original fragments but also bringing in architectural components from other medieval structures across Europe. This ambitious project gave the castle its distinctive Gothic Revival or Neo-Gothic style, aiming to create an idealized "perfect castle" of the Middle Ages, making it a unique blend of historical authenticity and 19th-century romanticism.
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