Castles and Great Houses of Britain and IrelandFortified lordship, royal castles, tower houses and country estates across changing kingdoms.French Châteaux and PalacesFrom medieval strongholds to Loire residences, royal palaces and revived castle imagery.Central and Eastern European Castles and PalacesBorder fortresses, royal complexes, hill castles and residences shaped by changing states.Iberian and Mediterranean Fortified ResidencesAlcázars, coastal forts, hilltop strongholds and layered cultural landscapes.Fortresses, Citadels and Palaces of the Middle East and North AfricaUrban citadels, desert strongholds and court complexes across long-lived routes and empires.South Asian Forts and PalacesLarge fortified cities, hill forts, palace courts and water systems.East Asian Castles and PalacesJapanese castle towns, Chinese imperial complexes and Korean palace traditions.Castles, Forts and Great Estates of the AmericasColonial fortifications, private “castles,” estates and state residences across two continents.Canadian Castles, Fortresses and Château-Style LandmarksGenuine fortifications, official residences, mansions and hotels that use castle imagery.