Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Russian sanctions include closure of compound on LI | News 12 Long Island
The Elmcroft Estate in Upper Brookville is one of those locations that was bought by the Soviet Union in the 1950s. (December 30, 2016 5:25 PM) Updated December 30, 2016 6:01 PM President Barack Obama ordered the closure of a Russian compound on the North Shore as part of the sanctions on Russia for its … Continue reading
Tennis, sailing or spying? Luxury Russian compounds in US shut down | Fox News
Two luxury retreats in New York and Maryland where Russian diplomats have gone for decades to play tennis, sail and swim were shut down by the Obama administration Friday in retaliation for Moscow’s cyber-meddling in the presidential election. TWO RUSSIAN CRIMINALS HIT WITH SANCTIONS ARE ON FBI MOST WANTED LIST The U.S. said the two … Continue reading
West Point cadets building new bridge neat Bannerman’s Castle on Hudson River island
POLLEPEL ISLAND >> A group of West Point cadets is building a new bridge to replace a 40-foot wooden structure on the Hudson River island where Bannerman’s Castle is located. The bridge originally was supported by a tree on either side and led from the residence on the north trail over a ravine and to … Continue reading
St-Hyacinthe castle home is a work of love | Montreal Gazette
Attention to details, from the corbels to the crenels, was paramount in building this 16th century Renaissance inspired castle home. Perry Mastrovito Once upon a recent time, in a land not far away, lived a husband very much in love with his wife and always eager to please and make her happy. So as he … Continue reading
– Cadw dragon’s had a monster effect on Rhuddlan tourism
MONSTER visitor figures showing a “record-breaking” season for Welsh heritage have been released. The figures, revealed by the Welsh Government, show that Cadw sites across Wales were hugely popular last year. The success has been put down to a Welsh dragon which embarked on a tour of seven castles. The creature, measuring four metres in … Continue reading
Historic castle to close temporarily for restoration work to take place
Historic castle to close temporarily for restoration work to take place An historic Cumbrian castle that has become a major visitor attraction is to close for two months to allow for the next significant phase in its restoration. Lowther Castle & Gardens, near Penrith, will shut on January 9 for work to take place. Projects … Continue reading
Hatched: Most valuable residences of G20 world leaders – Business Insider
Thomas Colson Dec. 17, 2016, 3:01 AM 10,886 Presidential Complex, Ankara, TurkeyWikipedia / CC 4.0The G20 summit is an annual display of wealth and power, a meeting at which 20 of the world’s most powerful leaders meet to discuss issues of global policy and international financial stability. Past summits have resulted in high-profile discussions on … Continue reading
Rashtrapati Bhavan Is Nearly 14 Times Costlier Than The White House
Despite the fact that United States is the largest economy in the world, the value of the White House, located in Washington, D.C., is much lesser as compared to presidential house in India. rashtrapatisachivalaya In a list prepared by property website Hatched, which looked at the value of each G20 leaders’ residence, Zhongnanhai – the … Continue reading
The Hadid clan’s $85 million LA mansion can be yours | GQ India | Influence List
David O.Marlow/ Coldwell-Banker Previews International Mohamed Hadid’s crowning achievement could well be giving his two beautiful and talented daughters – Gigi and Bella – to this world. But there’s more to him than his 21st-century famous family. The LA-based real estate developer’s sprawling Bel-Air mansion that he had been living in for quite some time is … Continue reading
100 Things: Stay at The Mansion on Delaware – The Buffalo News
The Mansion on Delaware Avenue could be Buffalo’s most mysterious landmark. It’s rumored to be haunted. And driving past it, you can’t help gazing at it. Especially at Christmas. A glorious tree twinkles in the windows. Blue snowflakes dance over the doors. The sight can make you emotional. After all, this 1870 Victorian, long home to the … Continue reading