If every myth and legend about Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone were true, it would be the most significant rock in history. Here are the facts of this favorite Irish tourist attraction.

In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy houses—they also protected the people inside and the land around them. While ...

The historic Belvedere Castle in New York City’s Central Park reopened to the public in June 2019, marking the end of the Central Park Conservancy‘s fifteen-month-long, $12 million restoration of the ...

These real medieval castles will transport you to a world filled with knights and princesses, legendary lore and inspiration for your daydreams Castles conjure up images of a romantic medieval past, ...

Slane Castle, County Meath - there are over 300 years of history here, from the castle's first major reconstruction under the direction of William Burton Conyngham in 1785, to the famed concert that ...

Walt Disney considered it, but decided that Robin Hood Castle just didn't have the same ring as Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disneyland's iconic centerpiece is difficult to imagine as the home of anyone ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. Ireland’s National Heritage Week kicks off on August 16, offering ...