Stained glass windows around a medieval-looking door ... on the Olympic Peninsula — just as Bandy’s Southern California castles continue to amuse and bemuse Burbank residents and workers.

Read on to find out more about 21 of the world’s most beautiful castles, fortified homes that are both a feast for the eyes ...

SAN DIEGO — There are medieval fortresses, grand estates and palace-like structures scattered across California. In fact, there are several castles within driving distance of San Diego.

When you think of castles, chances are images of medieval Europe come to mind ... The beautiful buildings are found across the country, from California's Pacific Coast to an island in Upstate ...

Castles conjure up images of a romantic medieval past, the stuff of legends and fairy tales. But what exactly makes a castle, well, a castle? Usually built for royalty or nobility, castles are ...

Considered one of the most beautiful castles in Scotland, this medieval site in the Scottish Highlands has kept watch over the meeting point of three lochs since the 13th century. After being ...

Castles have always been a source of fascination for people around the world. Though the United States may not have the same number of ancient castles as Europe, it is still home to some remarkable ...

Photos: Woodside estate owned by Intel co-founder listed for $30 million Photos: Former California ... author of “Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain.” ...

“Because they combine two functions, they are far more interesting than fortresses or palaces,” says Marc Morris, author of “Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain.” ...