Historical Period: 15th-Century Renaissance
1400–1499 AD: Early Renaissance pleasure palaces, symmetrical courtyards, and grand fireplaces.
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Château de Saint-Paterne
Where French King Henry IV once rendezvoused with his mistress, this 15th-century Renaissance château offers antique fireplaces, candlelit dinners, and…
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Dromoland Castle Hotel
The ancestral home of the O’Briens, direct descendants of High King Brian Boru, featuring 450 acres of country estate, championship…
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Castillo del Buen Amor
A fortified 15th-century castle near Salamanca surrounded by vineyards and holm oak forests, featuring moat bridges, vaulted stone dining chambers,…
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Schloss Fuschl Resort & Spa
A historic prince-archbishop hunting castle perched directly on emerald Lake Fuschl, featuring a private vintage car collection, castle fishery, lakefront…
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Crossbasket Castle
A lovingly restored 15th-century tower castle featuring a four-story bridal turret, nature trails along the River Calder, and Albert &…