Castles
This Is How The Budapest Castle Will Look After Renovation – Xpatloop.com – Expat Life In Budapest, Hungary – Getting around
Plans have been presented of the Várbazár (Castle Bazaar) – a key element in the cityscape of the Buda Castle area. According to the schedule, the project will be completed by 2014, and as a result Budapest will be even more spectacular than it is at present.After the renovation the Várbazár – which has been … Continue reading
Latest News – The Verde Independent – Cottonwood, Arizona
Brewer supports pay raise for governor … after she is gone PHOENIX — It’s been 13 years since Arizona’s governor has gotten a raise.Friday, June 08, 2012June 7, 2012 17:58 AZ lawmakers press legal battle vs. Independent Redistricting CommissionPHOENIX — State lawmakers want federal judges to strip the Independent Redistricting Commission of its voter-approved power … Continue reading
Phoenix castle’s new owner plans royal makeover
by Peter Corbett – Jun. 6, 2012 12:44 PM The Republic | azcentral.com Robert Pazderka’s new home really is his castle. Pazderka purchased Copenhaver Castle on Camelback Mountain late last month for $1.45 million with plans to spend up to $5 million to make it livable. Pazderka, president of the Armored Group LLC, which makes … Continue reading
‘Downton Abbey’ Castle Is Open to Tours – NYTimes.com
June 6, 2012, 3:05 pm ‘Downton Abbey’ Castle Is Open to Tours By AMY ROSE DOBSON The next season of “Downton Abbey†won’t be broadcast until January for American audiences, but fans of the show can visit the filming location long before then. Highclere Castle, a short train ride from London’s city center, has been … Continue reading
Paris en Deux: The Sceaux Estate: castle, museum and gorgeous gardens
article from I Collect Castles.com This beautiful estate is really not far from Paris so there’s definitely no excuse for living here and not visiting. The castle is not among the most impressive ones, but the gardens are absolutely gorgeous, as you can see in the above image. We had a really cozy picnic in … Continue reading
Paris en Deux: Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg: an Alsatian chef-d’oeuvre
High on a rock, overlooking the Rhine Valley, the pink sandstone fortress is a magical place.We got to visit this beautiful medieval castle during a 2 and a half day trip to Alsace, France. This is how we made the most of our Alsatian visit: Day 1: Paris > Strasbourg We spent the first day … Continue reading
Camelback Mountain castle sells for $1.45 mil
by Peter Corbett – Jun. 1, 2012 04:51 PM The Republic | azcentral.com A Camelback Mountain castle that has been a financial nightmare for its owners has sold for $1.45 million. Robert Pazderka bought the 7,900-square-foot Copenhaver Castle on the southwestern flank of the mountain and expects to spend $3 million to $5 million renovating … Continue reading
BBC News – Diamond Jubilee: Beacons light up Clitheroe
4 June 2012 Last updated at 17:31 ET Beacons have been lit in Lancashire as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations continue. Thousands have been lit across the UK, with Clitheroe Castle in the Ribble Valley was one of the chosen locations. The celebrations started when mayor Ian Sayers hoisted an official Jubilee flag from the … Continue reading
Camelback Mountain castle sells for $1.45 mil
by Peter Corbett – Jun. 1, 2012 04:51 PM The Republic | azcentral.com A Camelback Mountain castle that has been a financial nightmare for its owners has sold for $1.45 million. Robert Pazderka bought the 7,900-square-foot Copenhaver Castle on the southwestern flank of the mountain and expects to spend $3 million to $5 million renovating … Continue reading
Berkeley Castle | Diamond Jubilee Tourism: Britain’s Historic Houses Cash In on Royal Connections | NewsFeed | TIME.com
Jury selection is scheduled to begin today in Bellefonte, Pa., as ex-Penn State defensive coach Jerry Sandusky stands trial for allegedly abusing at least 10 young boys over 15 years. (View original article)