From groundbreaking discoveries beneath forest canopies to vibrant holiday celebrations and thoughtful steps toward inclusivity, the world of castles continues to captivate and inspire. In this edition of “Castles Weekly News”, we journey across continents to uncover the latest triumphs, transformations, and traditions shaping castle culture today. Whether it’s a medieval stronghold revealed by lidar, […]
As November gave way to December, castles and palaces across the world shifted into a new seasonal rhythm. Restoration milestones became visible, royal residences stepped back into the diplomatic spotlight, and historic estates transformed into winter wonderlands designed to draw visitors long after summer crowds have gone. From Okinawa to Windsor, and from Toronto to […]
As November draws to a close, castles around the world continue to reveal new stories—some unearthed from medieval moats, others rising again from fire and ruin. Across Europe and beyond, restoration projects, archaeological breakthroughs, conservation victories, and cultural festivals made headlines this week, showing once more how these ancient structures remain deeply stitched into modern […]
If you arrive in Caernarfon on a quiet morning, you’ll probably hear the castle before you truly see it. Gulls circle above the battlements, the River Seiont laps at the stone below, and the first footsteps echo across the drawbridge. Then the full shape of the fortress comes into view, and it hits you just […]
The world of castles continues to deliver discoveries, restorations, cultural celebrations, and bold modern reinventions. Between archaeological revelations in Russia and Scotland, festive transformations in Central Europe, community heritage projects in the UK, and major accessibility campaigns in Poland, this past week shows that castles remain living witnesses to history — evolving, surprising, and inspiring. […]
The first time I stepped into a snow-dusted castle courtyard, the world fell quiet in a way I didn’t expect. The wind had pushed fresh flakes against the stone walls, softening their edges, and the only sound was the groan of a wooden door somewhere deep inside the keep. Warm light glowed through narrow windows, […]
This past week (Nov 06–Nov 13, 2025) brought an unusually rich mix of royal moments, cultural celebrations, urgent heritage rescue, and breathtaking craftsmanship in the castle world. King Charles III marked his 77th birthday not in a royal palace but in the heart of South Wales at Cyfarthfa Castle — a symbolic choice that blended […]
From royal restorations and record-breaking property listings to archaeological finds that rewrite history, the world of castles was buzzing this week.Across continents, ancient walls revealed new secrets, modern projects revived old glories, and a few dream estates quietly appeared on the market. This edition of Castles Weekly (Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2025) captures the […]
If there’s one place where fairy tales feel within reach, it’s the Czech Republic. Here, castle spires rise from morning mist, stone bridges echo with centuries of footsteps, and every winding road seems to lead to a fortress older than memory itself. With over 2,000 castles, châteaux, and palaces, this small Central European country has […]
Autumn might be settling in, but the castle world has been anything but quiet. This last week of October brought royal upheavals, groundbreaking archaeological finds, architectural rebirths, and new chances for dreamers to buy a piece of history. From Windsor to Okinawa, here’s what had castle lovers, historians, and travelers talking. 1. A Royal Shake-Up […]
