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News of castles, mansions, palaces and more… |
Who WOULDN’T want to live on a street best known for assassinations and the mansions owned by the Mafia?
Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto’s Montreal mansion is up for grabs for the extortive sum of just under $2 million (we’re not actually sure if that’s extortive, but come on … Extortion? Mafia? You get it. We could have said “make the real estate agent an offer she can’t refuse,” but that’s lazy). The Rizzuto estate, in the north end of the Island of Montreal, features…(Read more)
I think that the ornate royal residences are on the itineraries of all breeds of travelers and tourists. May be because, only a few uber rich may be able to afford and own those residences. The majority of tourists, thus, like to pay small entry fee to experience the magnificence of the palaces for a while. If you visit Caserta in Campania, Italy, do not miss the Royal Palace (Caserta) of eighteenth century, which is now on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. Inspired by the Palace of Ver…(Read more)
You will find that every king prefers his own realm and every princess her own version of a fairytale castle. Yet, in a country where knights and ladies of the realm are a rich part of the nation’s tapestry, it’s often difficult to select favorites. However, here’s a list of the Top 5 Fairytale Castles of England.
Photo by bram_app
1. Leeds – This is truly a fairytale castle, situated atop 2 islands and surrounded by a picturesque moat with swans and…(Read more)
Bella is back — Palace of Fine Arts swan is doing swimmingly
Bella the swan is back paddling the waters at the Palace of Fine Arts after a six-week stay at a Pt. Reyes exotic bird-breeding compound where she went to recuperate from a fractured webbed foot and possible infection.
Bella, whose bum foot was discovered on April 28, was initially cared for by the city’s animal care and control and zoo staffs before being transported to the sanctuary in west Marin where sh…(Read more)
Tiger Woods Mansion in Florida
by Loredana Sava, posted in Real Estate, on June 14th, 2011
People grow in number constantly, but the land available remains the same, so it’s only natural to be more and more expensive, especially in the areas where the demand is bigger like in or near large cities and in such nice places like Florida for example. So if you buy a property there, you can be sure it will be worth more in time.
Let’s …(Read more)
headed to luxembourg now. but i just wanted to show a few pictures of the castle show we just played in lithuania. it was one of the most beautiful locations we’ve played (unfortunately i didn’t get any pictures of the outside of the castle, which is a shame, as it’s amazing).
so here’s
1-area where the dressing rooms are
2-baronial dressing room
3-the crowd at the concert
and then i’m including 2 pictures from minsk, as well.
a before/…(Read more)
The unrelenting climb up the forested slopes outside Eisenach (whether by foot, donkey or shuttlebus) past the towering plain walls highlights the imposing location of Wartburg Castle. Shaped like a cigar (click layout to enlarge) with one narrow gated entrance and with such natural defences, Wartburg Castle has played a significant role in German history and is a powerful symbol of the Reformation. Almost a thousand years old, the castle is a pot-pourri of building styles and architecture a…(Read more)
For staying on the straight and narrow, horses are proving better than tractors at Chateau Latour.
Fine wine is outstripping gold, writes Fiona Walsh.
AT CHATEAU Latour in Pauillac, horses plough the vineyards just as they did in the 14th century, when vines were first grown on the estate. But this is a recent return to tradition at Latour, one of the five renowned ”Premier Grand Crus” of Bordeaux, and it’s based on sound commercial consideration…(Read more)
Three things to do today …
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park in Canandaigua is holding a Roses and Ros Wine and Dine Garden Party at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 at the door. For details, call (585) 394-4922 or go to sonnenberg.org. The free Hopeman Memorial Carillon Concert, “The Songs My Mother Taught Me,” is at 6:45 p.m. at University of Rochester Rush Rhees Library quadrangle. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Call (585) 671-7297.
The Penfield Pops Band plays…(Read more)
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A Fine Time for Wine: Pabst Mansion hosts wine-tasting event
June 12, 2011 |
The Pabst Mansion celebrates the summer season with its annual A Fine Time for Wine on Friday, a tasting event that features gourmet cheeses, sweets and other treats.
Wine experts from Downer Avenue Wine & Spirits have selected the wines, and…(Read more)