The Riddarholm Church is the final resting place of the Swedish kings, and is Stockholm's only preserved mediaeval abbey. The church is open during the summer ... read more
Örbyhus Castle, dating back to 1451 and today still in private hands, offers during the summer season guided tours of King Erik XIV’s prison, the castle park and the ... read more
West Green House was built by General Henry Hawley around 1720. In the first half of the 20th century it was lived in by Evelyn, Dowager Duchess of Wellington through the ... read more
Gawsworth Hall was built in 1480. Since 1962 it is in the hands of the Richards family and today the home of Elizabeth Richards, and her sons Rupert and Jonathan. The Hall ... read more
Walton Hall was built in the 1830s by Sir Gilbert Greenall, 1st Baronet. He was a brewer and MP. The hall and its garden are since 1941 in the hands of the Warrington ... read more
Dyrham Park was built for William Blathwayt in different stages, during the 17th and early 18th century. The house contains a fine collection of European art works and ... read more
Weston Park is a 17th century house, surrounded by a 405 ha (1000 acres) park and gardens. The park was designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The house ... read more
Castello (Villa) di Miradolo, once the property of the extinct counts Cacherano di Bricherasio, is since 2008 the seat of the Cosso Foundation, who uses it for cultural ... read more
Venaria Reale, a former royal residence, is one of the largest palace complex in the world. The gardens ans its Baroque palace, beautifully decorated and with precious ... read more
Villa Pennisi was built in the 19th century as the 'Grand Hotel de Bains', surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean gardens. The spa was sold, early 50s, but the ... read more
La Cervara Monastery of San Girolamo dates back to 1361, and is today in private hands. The abbey, surrounded by beautiful gardens, is open to the public for cultural, ... read more
Palazzo Fantini is an elegant and austere country seat, dating from the mid-18th century. Today it is still owned and inhabited by the same family for almost three ... read more
Palazzo Gromo Losa dates back to the 14th century and today in the hands of the Cassa di Risparmio di Biella Foundation. It is now functioning as a centre for social and ... read more
Villa Ormond was built in the late 19th century as a "Maison de Plaisance" for the Swiss businessman Ormond. The architect was Emile Réverdin, and the villa is ... read more
Villa Erba was built in the 19th century by Luigi Erba. It stayed in the hands of the family, including the famous Luchino Visconti, until 1986. read more
The Domaine du Rayol (20 ha) is an experience through Mediterranean or sub-tropical landscapes across the world. At the same time it is also a venue for its summer ... read more
The Austrian Theatermuseum, housed in the Palais Lobkowitz, is dedicated to the theatre history in Austria, and displays stage models, custumes, drawings, prints ... read more
Rittergut Hämelschenburg is since 1437 in the hands of the von Klencke family. It is a beautiful and elegant Renaissance structure, built between 1588 – 1613. The ... read more
Fryderyk Chopin Museum, housed in the Fryderyk Chopin Institute, is dedicated to the life and work of the world famous composer Chopin (1810 – 1849). The museum and ... read more
Bojnice Castle, dating back to the 11th century, but reconstructed at the end of the 19th century by Count Ján Pálffy, in romantic style, enhanced by steep roofs of ... read more