Kilkenny Castle – Kilkenny, Ireland Kilkenny Castle stands prominently along the banks of the River Nore at the edge of the historic city of Kilkenny. Originally built in 1195 by the Norman lord William Marshal, the castle served for centuries as the principal residence of the powerful Butler family, Earls of Ormond. The castle’s massive […]
Fisherman’s Bastion – Budapest, Hungary Fisherman’s Bastion stands on Castle Hill overlooking the Danube River and the historic center of Budapest. Built in the late 19th century as part of a major restoration of the Buda Castle district, the structure was designed in a romantic Neo-Romanesque style with decorative towers, arcades, and terraces. From its […]