Jemniste Castle dates from 1381 and was acquired by the Sternberg family in 1868, owners of several estates in the country. Nationalized twice, by the Germans and the ... read more
Orlík Castle dates back to the 13th century as a royal castle and came, via inheritance, into the hands of the princes of Schwarzenberg in 1717. Presently it is owned by ... read more
Chateau Boscovice came into the Mensdorff-Pouilly family in 1850, via inheritance. Fortunately it returned into their hands after the fall of the communists. Castle and ... read more
Kost Castle, dating back to 1371, is one of the few exceptionally well preserved castles from the Middle Ages in the country. Owned by the Counts Kinsky dal Borgo, it ... read more
Brejoeira Palace (Palácio da Brejoeira) is a privately owned palace which can be visited, together with its chapel, garden, woods, the vineyards and winery. read more
Cadaval Palace is the family residence of the Dukes of Cadaval. The church and part of the palace are open to the public exhibiting furniture, paintings, sculptures, ... read more
Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, a former royal residence, is still owned by a family foundation of the House of Braganza. The palace and gardens are open to the public, ... read more
Casa de Mateus, dating back to the 18th century, is owned by the family foundation of the counts of Albuquerque since 1970. The House, Chapel, Gardens and Winery are ... read more
Amalienborg Palace is the residence of the Danish royal family and consists of four identical parts, with in the centre the statue of its founder King Frederick V. The ... read more
Egeskov Castle, dating back to 1554, is still privately owned and inhabited, but contains also several museums and collections. Most of the castle is open to the public, ... read more
Fuglsang Castle, with roots back to 1368, is a 19th century manor house, used as a cultural centre, including the Fuglsang Art Museum as well as an agricultural estate ... read more
Jaergerpris Castle, a former residence of King Frederik VII and his morganatic wife Countess Danner, is today a historic house museum. It is also noted for its park. read more
Rosenholm castle, dating back to 1559-1610, is today still in the hands of the same family, the Barons Rosenkranz. The castle, surrounded by open park, is used for ... read more
Voergaard Castle, dating back to 1481, is since 1963 in the hands of the family trust on behalf of the Danish/French Count E. Oberbech-Clausen, with the ... read more
Bunratty Castle's estate is a major tourist attraction including the castle, "Bunratty House" and "Bunratty Folk Park", an open-air museum ... read more
Kilkenny Castle's history goes back to 1195 and has been in the hands of the Butler family since 1391. In 1967 Arthur Butler, 6th Marquess and 24th Earl of ... read more
Birr Castle is the seat of the Parsons family, included its presents head, the Seventh Earl of Ross, Brendan Parsons and his family. The castle is only open on specific ... read more
Huntington Castle, dating back to early 17th century, is owned and inhabited by Alexander and Claire Durdin Robertson, descendants of the original builders. The castle ... read more
Tullynally Castle & Gardens was built and created by the Pakenham family (later Earls of Longford) in the 17th century. Today three generations of the family live ... read more
Howth Castle has since its first construction in the 12th century always been in the same family. Although a family home also of the present owners, the Gaisford St. ... read more