Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Patio project progress
RECOVERY of Velez Blanco Castle’s Patio of Honour is finally more than just a rumour as the first official stage of the project has been published in the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Official Bulletin. The patio, the original of which is on display at the New York Metropolitan Museum, is to be rebuilt in … Continue reading
No reserve auction for Italian castle which has been owned by the same family since the 14th Century
Medieval Castel Valer will be offered for sale through a no reserve auction. Picture: TopTenRealEstateDeals. THIS medieval Italian castle is set to change hands for the first time ever and whoever holds the highest bid on the day – no matter how small – will be the winner. Castel Valer is scheduled for a no … Continue reading
No reserve auction for Italian castle which has been owned by the same family since the 14th Century
Medieval Castel Valer will be offered for sale through a no reserve auction. Picture: TopTenRealEstateDeals. THIS medieval Italian castle is set to change hands for the first time ever and whoever holds the highest bid on the day – no matter how small – will be the winner. Castel Valer is scheduled for a no … Continue reading
Tea house opens at Romania’s Bran Castle this fall
A tea house will be opened at Romania’s Bran Castle (also known as Dracula’s Castle) this fall, according to Bogdana Balmus, the castle’s PR manager. Moreover, a multimedia project unique in the tourism market in Southeast Europe is also in cards for the castle, and will most likely be launched next year. “The Tea House … Continue reading
Buckingham Palace is hiring a housekeeper | www.palmbeachpost.com
Buckingham Palace is hiring. Unfortunately, most of the top jobs are already spoken for. The modern home of the U.K.’s royal family is looking for a housekeeper. The job listing says applicants will “clean and care for interiors and items from carpets and furniture to historic vases and irreplaceable paintings.” >> Read more trending stories Hospitality experience … Continue reading
‘Solomon’s Palace’ discovered in Israel, showing another proof that Bible passages were based on actual historical events | Christian News on Christian Today
(Tel Gezer Excavation Project / Steven M. Ortiz) Aerial view of the palatial building found in ancient Gezer, which archaeologists have tentatively dated to King Solomon’s time. Solid evidence has once again been unearthed proving that passages from the Bible were based on actual historical events. A team of archaeologists has discovered a palatial building … Continue reading
Bridging the centuries in riverside stroll – Northumberland Gazette
This article takes a gentle meander along the stretch of the Tweed which forms part of the border between Northumberland and Scotland. It was initially established on this line in 1018 when the Scottish King Malcom II defeated Uchtred, Earl of Northumberland, at the Battle of Carham. For much of the following 500 years this … Continue reading
Autumn gift fair for hospice promises ‘exclusive’ goods – Mid Sussex Times
The New Horizons Appeal, in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice, will be holdings its annual Autumn Gift Fair on Thursday September 22. Once again, the prestigious fair, being sponsored by Crest Nicholson, will be held in the grounds of the historic Knepp Castle, and launch with an exclusive preview evening on Wednesday September 21 before … Continue reading
Study of Ieyasu castle keep ruins may lead to full restoration：The Asahi Shimbun
SHIZUOKA–Feudal fortress Sunpu Castle may yet be restored to its former glory, but first excavation work must be carried out on the ruins of the keep’s stone base. The city government plans to spend 600 million yen ($5.97 million) on a four-year project to study the site where Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616), the founder of the … Continue reading
Cruising on the Danube | Lillie Suburban Newspapers – LillieNews.com
Beautiful sights & great history Slowly gliding down the Danube on my first river cruise, watching castles, churches, monasteries and villages along the way was relaxing and peaceful — mesmerizing, actually. The ship was small — about 140 passengers — and there were different land tours each day. Some were included in the overall price, … Continue reading