Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Rizzuto Mansion Up For Sale | The Mark
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 … Continue reading
Royal Palace of Caserta | Venere Travel Blog
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 … Continue reading
England: Best Castles | Venere Travel Blog
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 … Continue reading
Bella is back — Palace of Fine Arts swan is doing swimmingly : City Insider
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 … Continue reading
Tiger Woods Mansion in Florida
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 … Continue reading
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 | moby.com
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 … Continue reading
Wartburg Castle: A Thousand Years of German History (Eisenach, Germany): Travel Wonders
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 … Continue reading
Bordeaux hoofs it into Asia
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 … Continue reading
Don’t Miss: Sonnenberg garden tour, free concert at UR, pops concert in Penfield | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com
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 … Continue reading
A Fine Time for Wine: Pabst Mansion hosts wine-tasting event – JSOnline
Flash Forward | Your Guide to the Week Ahead 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 … Continue reading