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Aug 14
Sunday
News, Sci-Tech
Evidence suggesting the palace of Emperor Constantine I unearthed in Bulgaria
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August 14, 2011 – 7:25 pm
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Sofia, Aug 14 (ANI): Bulgarian archaeologists have uncovered evidence, suggesting the palace of Byzantine Emperor Constantine I.
A unique dwelling and a church from the 4th century have been the … (View original article)
“Designed by Miklós Ybl, this neo-Renaissance-eclectic building was built between 1875 and 1879. The lightly structured main section is two storey and has turrets and a covered terrace. The loggia corridor connects it to the outbuilding.Count Frigyes Wenckheim and Countess Krisztina Wenckheim had this impressive palace built. It has a chapel, a dining room, a conservatory, a library, both a ladies’ music room and a gentleman’s salon with a pipe-smoking area, as well as a living r… (View original article)
My brain hurts from reading theology, and I’m also engaged in another brain-using activity, so I’ll delay any substantive posting for a day or so. In the meantime, I’ll continue my series on St. Petersburg. (I have a lot more to show!).
Today I’ll put up some of the architecture, leaving the Hermitage and its wonderful art for later this week.
But here is the State Hermitage Museum, occupying several palaces in the main square of St. Petersburg. (The t… (View original article)
Becky Krystal
The Reynolds Mansion B&B in Bellefonte, Pa., was built by a wealthy businessman, banker and landowner in 1885.
With 12-foot ceilings, stained-glass windows containing amber imported from Germany and elaborate parquet flooring, William Frederick Reynolds’ 1885 home in Bellefonte, Centre County, must have been an impressive sight in the 19th century.
It still is. Today, the big house on the corner operates as Reynolds Mansion, a si… (View original article)
Published Date:
14 August 2011
A MULTIMILLION-pound mansion on the shores of England’s biggest lake is up for sale for the first time in 200 years.
Town Head House, a Georgian mansion near Newby Bridge, on the shores of Lake Windermere, has been put on the market for £5.25 million – making it one of the most expensive homes in the Lake District.It is the highest-priced national park property that Kendal’s Carter Jonas estate agency has ever dealt with.
The… (View original article)
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On a clear day here at Hollywood South headquarters, you can get a pretty inspiring view of the Hollywood sign.
But just to the right of the famous landmark, there’s something else that generally gets overlooked by picture-taking tourists, but has been catching my eye over the years.
It’s an imposing Norman Brick Tudor mansion, perched atop its own hill, and, more often than not, ther… (View original article)
I’m sure most of you are familiar with this house. It is located on Sunset Boulevard, however it has the address of 901 Alpine Drive. It is situated right next to Palais des Agnes, the massive $55 million opulent European inspired estate which clocks in at a gargantuan 36,000 square feet. Yes, that’s right, TWO massive European inspired, opulent mega mansions right next to each other. They both started construction around the same time. Well, this home is now com… (View original article)
Mystery Mogul Picks up $228M U.K. Mansion
11:30 am, August 13th | by Amy Tennery
Hey, so, remember when everyone thought that this $123 million mansion was the most expensive home in the U.K.? Yea, that’s funny. Because word got out this morning that another really, really expensive piece of real estate just sold in England and… it kind of puts that one to shame.
The record-breaking Park Place mansion, located near Henley-on… (View original article)
Ever wanted to spend the night in the Magic Kingdom? If you’re a Walt Disney World Passholder, that wish could come true! Disney has recently announced a new contest, which will award one lucky Annual Passholder at the Walt Disney World Resort the chance to stay for a night at the Castle Suite, located in Cinderella Castle itself.
In addition to the incredible stay in the Suite, the grand prize for the winner and three guests will also include breakfast at Cinderellaâ&… (View original article)
A first look inside the Wrigley Mansion
by Joe Zekas on 8/11/11
The Theurer-Wrigley House, more commonly known as the Wrigley Mansion, at 2466 N Lakeview is currently for sale for $9.5 million, though not listed in the MLS. The home is a Chicago landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Earlier today I had an opportunity to take a video tour of the home with one of the owner’s adult children, who has an intimate … (View original article)