RECOVERY of Velez Blanco Castle’s Patio of Honour is finally more than just a rumour as the first official stage of the project has been published in the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Official Bulletin.

The patio, the original of which is on display at the New York Metropolitan Museum, is to be rebuilt in its original location, hopefully attracting hundreds of visitors to the area and providing employment while promoting Macael marble at the same time.

The bulleti… (View original article)

Medieval Castel Valer will be offered for sale through a no reserve auction. Picture: TopTenRealEstateDeals.

THIS medieval Italian castle is set to change hands for the first time ever and whoever holds the highest bid on the day – no matter how small – will be the winner.

Castel Valer is scheduled for a no reserve auction on September 22 through Concierge Auctions.

Some of the antiques and furnishings are included in the no reserve auction of … (View original article)

Medieval Castel Valer will be offered for sale through a no reserve auction. Picture: TopTenRealEstateDeals.

THIS medieval Italian castle is set to change hands for the first time ever and whoever holds the highest bid on the day – no matter how small – will be the winner.

Castel Valer is scheduled for a no reserve auction on September 22 through Concierge Auctions.

Some of the antiques and furnishings are included in the no reserve auction of … (View original article)

A tea house will be opened at Romania’s Bran Castle (also known as Dracula’s Castle) this fall, according to Bogdana Balmus, the castle’s PR manager.

Moreover, a multimedia project unique in the tourism market in Southeast Europe is also in cards for the castle, and will most likely be launched next year.

“The Tea House will be opened this fall. We’re still waiting for some operational clearances and, once the file is closed, we’ll inaugurate the Tea House,” Balmus told loca… (View original article)

This article takes a gentle meander along the stretch of the Tweed which forms part of the border between Northumberland and Scotland.

It was initially established on this line in 1018 when the Scottish King Malcom II defeated Uchtred, Earl of Northumberland, at the Battle of Carham.

For much of the following 500 years this area was the backdrop to regular invasions and raiding by both sides. In those times fords were the main river crossings and were heavily defended…. (View original article)

The New Horizons Appeal, in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice, will be holdings its annual Autumn Gift Fair on Thursday September 22.

Once again, the prestigious fair, being sponsored by Crest Nicholson, will be held in the grounds of the historic Knepp Castle, and launch with an exclusive preview evening on Wednesday September 21 before an all day fair the next day.

The boutique style preview evening offers ticket holders an exclusive opportunity to browse beautiful and… (View original article)

SHIZUOKA–Feudal fortress Sunpu Castle may yet be restored to its former glory, but first excavation work must be carried out on the ruins of the keep’s stone base.

The city government plans to spend 600 million yen ($5.97 million) on a four-year project to study the site where Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, once resided.

City authorities erected a prefabricated structure close by to exhibit any unearthed artifacts, along with images and … (View original article)

Beautiful sights & great history
Slowly gliding down the Danube on my first river cruise, watching castles, churches, monasteries and villages along the way was relaxing and peaceful — mesmerizing, actually.

The ship was small — about 140 passengers — and there were different land tours each day. Some were included in the overall price, while others cost extra. Some people did their own walking tours around the beautiful countryside, and the historic villages and cities. 
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