The imposing Atalaya Castle – known in Spanish as ‘Castillo de la Atalaya’ or ‘Castillo de Villena’ – stands majestically enthroned on a rugged rocky outcrop in the Sierra de la Villa, overlooking the...
Perched on an isolated rock to the south-east of the summit of Monte Erice, in the province of Trapani in Sicily, stands the impressive Castle of Venus (Castello di Venere). This 12th-century Norman f...
Nestled in the heart of the Valencian Community, the Castle of Gaibiel stands as a silent sentinel over the rolling landscapes of Castellón province. This fortress, steeped in centuries of history, wh...
On the northern shore of the Bosphorus, where it meets the Black Sea, the ruins of one of Istanbul’s most fascinating fortresses are perched on steep cliffs: Yoros Kalesi, also known as the ‘Genoese C...
The island of Kythira, situated south of the Peloponnese, is an often-underestimated gem of the Greek archipelago. It captivates visitors not only with its unspoilt nature and idyllic beaches, but als...
