Cobbled streets, castles perched on green hillsides, stone fortifications integrated into the landscape... Portugal's ...

Castle of the Moors – Sintra, Portugal Perched high on the hills of Sintra, Portugal, the Castle of the Moors offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Constructed by the Moors ...

Himeji Castle (Japan): Known as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic and well-preserved feudal castles, renowned for its beauty and ...

The day I arrived, the Portuguese national parks service announced that all but one of Sintra’s palaces would be closed due to the risk of fire. Bushfires were burning across more than 100,000ha of ...

Portugal's many lively cities ... then spend the rest of your day visiting top sights like the Bélem Tower, São Jorge Castle and the Jerónimos Monastery. If you need a break from trudging ...