European monarchs and religious entities had a penchant for erecting massively elaborate and intricately beautiful monuments ...

Feast your eyes: Climb the Great Tower for sweeping views of the surrounding forests, which were once hunting grounds for Czech royalty. The Gothic Chapel is another highlight, showcasing beautiful ...

Castles and fortresses often rise from strategic, commanding positions when standing alone or integrated into urban and rural ...

Once there, you’ll be too busy exploring medieval towers to even think about flying. Sitting snugly between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein doesn’t need its own airport. Fly into Zurich ...

Pope Francis on Monday signed a decree that recognized the 20th-century visionary’s “heroic virtues” and put him on the path ...

Turkey has begun a new phase in restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes.

The Tower of David Museum inhabits the medieval Tower of David. Despite its name, the Tower of David did not actually have anything to do with Kind David. While the tower's original purpose was to ...

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Take the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower, head to Place du Trocadéro. (Just expect to contend with some crowds!) ...

After starting my career at PCMag as an intern more than a decade ago, I’m back as one of its editors, focused on managing laptops, desktops, and components coverage. With 15 years of experience ...

According to previous research, there are currently 46 surviving examples of these shields, majorly found in Henry VIII’s armory at the Palace of Westminster, the Tower of London. Other examples ...