Castles

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 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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

The EPIC art installation will be in Cardiff for the next three weeks after going on a tour of Wales. Initially unveiled in the Snowdonia valley the sign, measuring more than four metres high by 11 metres wide, is the product of Wild Creations teaming up with Visit Wales. After a tour of Wales over … Continue reading »

AN SNP MP at the centre of an embezzlement investigation is set to buy a £620,000 country castle. Chris Law – whose Dundee West constituency covers some of Scotland’s most-deprived communities – made an offer on Inverquharity Castle. He was detained by police on Wednesday and quizzed over alleged financial irregularities related to his Spirit … Continue reading »

By Georgie BinksStar Touch Sat., Oct. 1, 2016 Not everyone can say their home is a castle — with turrets. Architect Elisabete Saldanha can. Saldanha discovered the ruins of an 18th-century, castle-like structure in Guimaraes, Portugal, and wanted to make it a modern home for her, her husband and three young children while also retaining … Continue reading »

Cyprus’ colourful past makes it a fascinating destination, writes Sharanjit Singh THE little that I knew of Cyprus was that it was a favourite destination of the English as a sun-soaked paradise with numerous pubs and bars and a lively nightlife. This third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily and Sardinia, is located … Continue reading »