Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Nesvizh Castle: A Belarusian Fairy Tale
Have you ever considered Belarus for a leaf-peeping destination? It’s probably the time to add this scenic country to your bucket list. Large of its territories are covered by leafy forests, that turn into fascinating autumnal hues every season. There are thousands of lakes surrounded by glorious nature, each with its own charm, perfect for … Continue reading
Tourists get free entry at Romania’s Peles Castle on Wednesday
Tourists and locals will have the chance to visit for free the Peles Castle in Sinaia mountain resort on Wednesday, the day when the castle will celebrate 133 years since its inauguration. According to an announcement posted on the Peles National Museum’s Facebook page, the visitors can enter the castle for free on October 5, … Continue reading
Major £13m project will transform Norwich Castle’s keep – Health – Eastern Daily Press
Major £13m project will transform Norwich Castle’s keep 16:09 04 October 2016 Emma Knights Arts Correspondent Norwich Castle. Picture: James Bass It is one of the great historic centrepieces of the city, and over the next few years an ambitious project is aiming to transform Norwich Castle keep and give visitors the chance to step … Continue reading
Duchess of Rutland reveals the crippling cost of running Belvoir Castle | Daily Mail Online
Published: 10:12 EST, 4 October 2016 | Updated: 10:51 EST, 4 October 2016 Many people might dream of living in a castle surrounded by 16,000 acres of land but for the Duchess of Rutland, for whom such a dream is a reality, it is far from easy. Emma Manners, who gained her title and the … Continue reading
Carquero Arquitectura restores ancient Matrera Castle
A+Awards: Spanish firm Carquero Arquitectura received a 2016 Architizer A+Award for this restoration of a crumbling hilltop castle near Cádiz. After standing for around 1,000 years, Matrera Castle partially collapsed following a long period of abandonment, leaving only a couple of walls remaining. Carquero Arquitectura was tasked with rebuilding the monument to reinforce the existing structure and … Continue reading
Could the Nazi ‘gold train’ tunnels have formed part of Hitler’s new HQ?
Then the Eastern Front collapsed. In the summer of 1944, while the allies focused on Normandy, Stalin launched the greatest offensive in history. Over three million men crashed into the German lines, and annihilated an entire army group. By Christmas the frontline was suddenly on hallowed German soil. Silesia, spared for so long the horrors … Continue reading
Oneida Community Settlement Patterns Tour « Madison County Courier
Oneida Community Settlement Patterns Tour WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 2016 – 10 am WHERE: Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave. Oneida NY 13421 WHO: Kevin Coffee, Executive Director Oneida Community Mansion House Join us on Saturday, October 15 th at 10am for International Archaeology Day as we search for evidence of past lives in the … Continue reading
Maryland Wow! Houses: Updated Manor House, In-Law Wing, Marble Ballroom, Heated Floors – Annapolis, MD Patch
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Ghost Adventures lockdown at mansion where Johnny Depp had paranormal experience
Ghost Adventures visit the house where Johnny Depp is reported to have seen two ghosts Tonight on Ghost Adventures the team experience an incredibly intense lockdown at the Mackay Mansion in Virginia City, where Johnny Depp is reported to have had a supernatural encounter. During their terrifying lockdown a lightbulb explodes and Jay feels himself pushed … Continue reading
Libet Johnson Lightning Tree Farm | Libet Johnson Estate
Libet Johnson lists Millbrook mansion for $28.5M It’s just the latest real estate play from the Johnson and Johnson heiress October 01, 2016 05:00PM Lightning Tree Farm (image via Sloan Architects) It’s been a busy month for Johnson and Johnson heiress Elizabeth Ross “Libet” Johnson. After failing to find a buyer for her $55 million … Continue reading