Castle Howard
Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, UK.
One of the premier stately homes of England, Castle Howard is a baroque masterpiece, more palace than house, conceived by Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, and executed by Sir John Vanbrugh from 1699.
A short drive from the city of York brings you to a long avenue leading to the gates of Castle Howard.
The setting is idyllic, but it is the house itself that draws the eye.
Castle Howard is centred on a striking dome, with two wings enclosing a courtyard. To the north, the ground falls away to a large lake, to the south, formal gardens share space with more water features and several glorious follies.
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