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Hirosaki, Japan

Zenringai (Zen Temple Street)

These 33 Zen Buddhist temples were built to protect the nearby castle.
West Sussex, England

Hiorns Tower

This 18th-century "castle" is not what it seems.
San Lucas el Grande, Mexico

Ex-Hacienda de Chautla

A historic Puebla estate featuring a striking castle.
Alt Duwisib, Namibia

Duwisib Castle

A German “baron” built this castle for his wife, but their romance was short-lived.
One of Avalon Waterways’ vessels cruising along a fabled European river.
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From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises

These curated cruise itineraries bring the best of Europe’s storied waterways to life.
Cruising past Heidelberg Germany and its magnificent palace ruins along the Rhine River.
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From Twisting Architecture to Ancient Wine: 7 Hidden Gems Along the Rhine

Uncover a world of curiosity and creativity along one of Europe’s most remarkable rivers.
Cambridge, England

Castle Mound

This hill is all that remains of Cambridge’s former castle.
Braden Castle Ruins
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From Rare Fruit Trees to Historic Ruins: 5 Can’t-Miss Sites in Bradenton

The Friendly City is full of wonder.
Deddington, England

Deddington Castle

The remains of what was once a motte-and-bailey castle, these earthworks offer visitors a tangible connection to England’s medieval past.
Hirosaki, Japan

Hirosaki Castle

The northernmost of the 12 surviving feudal castles of Japan is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.
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Germany’s Infinite Winter Wonderland

Snow-kissed palaces, cliff-side castles, and the world’s largest cuckoo clock
Conwy, Wales

Conwy Suspension Bridge

One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.
Savonlinna, Finland

Olavinlinna

This island castle now hosts a world-famous opera festival.
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17 Places That Are Odes to Poetry

From castles that inspired famous words to walls lined with sonnets and forests littered with haikus.
Roxanne Hoorn September 6, 2024
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Afyonkarahisar Castle

This 3,000-year-old “opium black fortress” towers over the ancient town named after it.
Kiyosu, Japan

Kiyosu Castle

This reconstructed castle was once the base of the “Devil King” who almost united the feudal warring states.
Post Mortem Chapel.
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11 Unfinished Places That Are Frozen in Time

From roads that lead nowhere to incomplete castles, these places are all the more alluring in their imperfection.
Roxanne Hoorn August 16, 2024
Wellington, New Zealand

The Castle on Hawkin's Hill

A mysterious castle "in the clouds" has had many lives including a radar bunker, dog hotel, and conference center.