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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Impressive 19th century chateau in Central Park now on the market

Impressive 19th century chateau in Central Park now on the market by Simona Ganea, posted in Real Estate, on January 27th, 2012 Contrary to the common belief, chateaux are not found only in France and are actually not that rare. They can also be seen in places such as Manhattan. This impressive chateau is located … Continue reading »

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From Cambridge to Warsaw, exploring Poland’s Palace of Culture | Varsity Online

Anyone who spends any length of time in Warsaw cannot remain indifferent to the Palace of Culture and Science. Grotesquely outsized (231 metres in height, 212 metres in width at the base) and unambiguously phallic, the tower (surrounded by a vast and windswept ‘Parade Square’) is impaled into the belly of Poland’s capital. A ‘gift’ … Continue reading »

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The saga of PenhurstA 75-room mansion once flourished in Penn Valley – and then, just like that, it was gone. – Main Line Times – Main Line Media News

A palatial mansion on a more than 500-acre estate in Penn Valley was home to its owner, his wife and their two sons who lived a life of wealth and privilege. The mansion was also home to another group of people: more than 50 employees who worked in the mansion as live-in servants as well … Continue reading »

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BBC News – Saving castles for the future

27 January 2012 Last updated at 08:11 ET By Clare Lissaman BBC News From romantic ruins to royal residences, castles bring drama and beauty to the landscape. But preserving the historic structures is a huge money drain which inspires creative fundraising projects. Millionaire philanthropist Jonathan Ruffer wants to turn Auckland Castle, the former residence of … Continue reading »

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In Potsdam, Germany, a Time to Celebrate – NYTimes.com

Bernd Settnik/European Pressphoto Agency Workers restore a ceiling in the oval room of Frederick the Great’s New Palace in Parc Sanssouci in Potsdam. IN the mid-1740s, Frederick the Great, king of Prussia, decided he needed a break from his bustling Berlin castle. Seventeen miles away in Potsdam, he built a one-story rococo castle atop a … Continue reading »

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BBC News – In pictures: Saving England’s castles from ruin

24 hours of news photos: 31 January 2012 Battle against neglected tropical diseases Traffic brought to a standstill into the capital 24 hours of news photos: 30 January 2012 Hollywood’s finest turn out for annual awards Photos from around the world this week Buildings fall in city centre 24 hours of news phot… (View original … Continue reading »

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‘Downton Abbey’ creates tourism boom – CNN.com

In search of ‘Downton Abbey’ In search of ‘Downton Abbey’ In search of ‘Downton Abbey’ In search of ‘Downton Abbey’ > >> STORY HIGHLIGHTS “Downton Abbey” is transforming many fans into tourists The “Masterpiece Classic” series is filmed on location at Highclere Castle The fairytale-like 19th century property is open to the public part of … Continue reading »

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Copacabana Palace – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | stupidDOPE.com

Copacabana Palace – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil While Rio has a reputation as a dressed-down destination the Copacabana Palace has a more formal edge, which is evident in both its public and private spaces. Period furnishings, original artwork, tailored window treatments and tasteful color schemes all contribute to the elegant surroundings. Copacabana Palace is also … Continue reading »

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Chris Paul Buying Avril Lavigne’s Bel Air Mansion « NBA.com | All Ball Blog

January 23, 2012 · 4:15PM by Micah Hart For those wondering about Chris Paul‘s intentions once his contract expires, perhaps this can be construed as a sign — the newest Clippers’ superstar is purchasing the Bel Air estate of singer Avril Lavigne, reportedly for a cool $8.5 million. TMZ.com reports: Sources tell us … Paul … Continue reading »

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Megaupload Boss Kim “Dotcom” Schmitz’s $30 Million Mansion and Luxury Cars » Design You Trust – Design and Beyond!

Kim Doctom, the founder of now defunct file-sharing and online storage site Megaupload, was ordered to be held in custody by a New Zealand court on Monday, even as he denied charges of Internet piracy and money laundering. Dotcom (aka Kim Schmitz), 37, was running his multi-million dollar empire from a sprawling mansion, which was … Continue reading »

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