Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
Vladimir Putin’s 1 billion dollar Palace | LUXUO Luxury Blog
You are here: Home \ Latest Updates \ Vladimir Putin’s 1 billion dollar Palace | LUXUO Luxury Blog Vladimir Putin’s 1 billion dollar Palace | LUXUO Luxury Blog by Christophe Choo on January 23, 2012 in Latest Updates RuLeaks, a Russian WikiLeaks type site has posted photos of a lavish mansion alleged to be Prime … Continue reading
Laserbeak Photography: Mike Tyson’s Mansion
EXPLORED January 8th, 2012.This was Mike Tyson’s mansion, which was located down the street from Don King’s training facilty. It was built in 1982 and had all the flare of the 80’s. Gold trim, zebra print carpet, fake marble flooring and mirrors everywhere. It’s in the process of being renovated, so it’s lost some of … Continue reading
Slideshow: Scottsdale mansion with indoor gym, observatory to be auctioned – Phoenix Business Journal
It’s not every day that a 15,000-square-foot home comes on a market. Let alone one with a riding train for cruising around the property or an observatory — complete with a retractable roof and hydraulic operated telescopes — to peer into the depths of outer space. The property also has a zip line for traversing … Continue reading