Nestled in Central Asia, Mongolia endures extreme cold due to its high altitude and landlocked geography.
Winter temperatures in the Gobi Desert and steppes regularly fall to -40°C (-40°F). Ulaanbaatar, the capital, is among the coldest capitals globally, experiencing prolonged subzero conditions.
“Castles are places were plots were hatched, marriages were consummated, murders carried out, royal babies born, and so on. With castles, you are never short of fascinating things to talk about.”