Sentences with phrase «century old castles»

As you walk around Old San Juan you can tour five century old castles, churches, relaxed squares and restored buildings turned into great shops, excellent restaurants and casual cafes.

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A portion of the century - old building, whose imposing red brick turrets jut up from the intersection of Atlantic and Bedford avenues like the spires of a medieval castle, has long served as an assessment center for the department.

The stunning, centuries - old trees are more than agricultural champions, too; they are cultural monuments that are as vital to the «heel» region of Italy's «boot» as its conical - roofed stone trullo houses and its many castles.

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The delta makes sense; Chantilly's backdrop is Domaine d'Chantilly, a centuries old château that makes Hearst Castle look like a quaint guesthouse.

Apart from its amazing location, the hotel itself is also a charming lifestyle hotel built around a century - old Art Nouveau castle.

The Old Citadel in Konoba Stari Grad is another fine example of the nation's unique architecture, a 19th Century castle offering more stunning views and a fascinating library full of rare literature.

Imagine staying in the oldest hotel in the world, an ancient castle, a Moorish fortress, a sixteenth century palace, or even an old jail.

Admire the ruins of the 13th - century castle, amble along the labyrinthine streets of the Old Town, and sip an espresso at an outdoor café.

Historic castle - like hotel overlooking the city, within outer walls of an old mine with 17th century arches and walls...

Enjoy sightseeing of the must - see sights with a Local Guide in all cities: in Budapest, enjoy the treasures of the city with a panoramic view from Fishermen's Bastion and admire the 13th - century Matthias Coronation Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian monarchs; in Vienna, among the many sights you will see, you'll visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, a symbol of Vienna; and in Prague, visit the 1000 - year - old Hrad?any Castle grounds, the largest castle complex in the Castle grounds, the largest castle complex in the castle complex in the world.

The oldest surviving part of the castle is a tiny Norman chapel built in the 12th century.

There's so much to see: ancient sites such as the 13th - century castle at Portree, subtropical gardens in Scilly, the war bunkers in Guernsey, beautiful old colleges in Dublin, the biomes of the Eden Project, and many more adventures besides.

Those eager to take in a bit of the local culture will appreciate a wealth of sightseeing hotspots, from the quaint Turkish villages and old flour windmills perched on the hillside, to Bodrum's 15th century castle and impressive amphitheatre.

Sirmione is bursting with history and charm, including the imposing Rocca Scaligera - a beautifully preserved 13th century castle surrounded by a large water - filled moat that dominates the Old Quarter of town.

Visit Dunvegan Castle, a 13th - century estate and the oldest inhabited castle in ScoCastle, a 13th - century estate and the oldest inhabited castle in Scocastle in Scotland.

Sirmione is a pleasure to discover; the town is bursting with history and charm, including the imposing Rocca Scaligera - a beautifully preserved 13th century castle surrounded by a large water - filled moat that dominates the Old Quarter of town.

Boasting palm trees and 2300 hours of sunshine a year, Locarno is a peaceful town with a Mediterranean climate, beautiful lakeside public gardens, a 15th century castle to explore as well as a picturesque Old Town, lakeside promenades and great shopping available under the arcades of the Piazza Grande.

Soaring cathedral spires, a magnificent Flemish - style railway station, impressive banks and office blocks, a 19th century castle, old university buildings and a neo-gothic convent are among the city's architectural treasures.

And from cathedrals, like the 11th century cathedral in Speyer, which was once one of the largest cathedrals in the world, to a 1000 - year - old castle in Cochem, this journey is just oozing with history to be experienced!

There is free time in Sirmione to explore the imposing Rocca Scaligera - a 13th century castle surrounded by a large water - filled moat that dominates the Old Quarter of town and offers beautiful views over Lake Garda from the ramparts.

Built during 13th and 14th centuries this Hebridean stronghold is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for the past 800 years.

Wander among the narrow alleyways and elaborate doorways that make up the old city, dropping in at Fort Jesus - an imposing, 16th - century Portuguese castle where cannons keep guard of the harbour (museums.or.ke).

Here we have time to explore; you could visit the Rocca Scaligeri (payable locally), a beautifully preserved 13th century castle that dominates the Old Quarter of town, with excellent views over Lake Garda from its ramparts.

Here, you can view the Scottish Crown Jewels, and the city's oldest building, the 11th century St Margaret's Chapel, lies within the castle grounds.

Older structures such as the 9th - century Castle of the Moors soon saw more attention and the region continues to attract tourists from across the world.

The old, historical centre is built around the 15th century castle, which is now a upscale hotel, and also serves as one of the main tourist information points.

Make a visit to the 13th Century castle and its accompanying cave in Alanya before exploring the old town and enjoying the amazing sea views.

After sampling some of the town's local produce, you may wish to see the 9th - century Brömserburg, the oldest castle on the Rhine, or Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum, with one of the largest collections of selfplaying instruments.

Sample the wines of the romantic Moselle region from a base in the lovely riverside town of Cochem, whose half - timbered Old Town has been watched over for centuries by its very own enchanting castle.

Nestled in the unspoiled rolling countryside of East Cork near the ruins of an 800 - year - old castle, Castlemartyr Resort's crowning jewel is a classic 18th century manor house.

You then have time to continue exploring Figueres at leisure, perhaps discovering the pentagonal Sant Ferran Castle and the Gothic Church of St Peter, before visiting the historic town of Besalú, a grand old town dominated by a magnificent 11th century fortified bridge.

From the oldest building in Edinburgh within the grounds, St Margaret's Chapel, to the breath - taking 16th century Great Hall, the castle also includes the Scottish National War Memorial and National War Museum of Scotland.

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland is built on a number of hills and has over many centuries grown around Edinburgh Castle, spreading out initially from the fortified walled Old Town in the heart of the city, to the Georgian «New Town».

Located in County Cork, Ireland, the luxury Castlemartyr Resort consists of a grand 17th century country manor house that sits adjacent to the ruins of an 800 - year - old - castle.

With a 15th - century castle, lively bars and harbour - side restaurants, Kos offers the best of modern Greece with old - world charm.

A small commune in the Gironde department of Aquitaine, Cadillac and its 17th - century castle retain much of their old - world charm.

You'll take in must - see sights such as Bergenhus Fortress and Park (one of Norway's oldest and best - preserved castles) and the UNESCO listed Bryggen, where you'll see 14th - century Hanseatic merchant buildings.

This suite is located in the oldest section of the castle and is home to a walnut bed from the 19th century, an early Victorian center table, and an armoire that dates back to the 1700's.

Overlooking the rolling countryside, you can see remains of the defensive wall that once circled the town, there's a 14th century gatehouse into the old town and tucked away below the castle is a row of grand houses that Sir John Betjeman described as the loveliest Georgian street in Cornwall.

It's difficult to say precisely how old it is, because it's essentially a 13th century castle built on top of an Arab fortress that dated back to the 800s.

Easily one of the oldest structures in London, this near millennium - old castle sits on the northern bank of the River Thames, and has had numerous uses over the centuries.

Over the course of the 18th century, an outstanding collection of portraits and Old Master paintings was built up at Longford Castle.

When you take criminal law in law school, you learn about the «castle doctrine,» which is named after the centuries - old saying that «a man's home is his castle.»