THE ITALIAN JOB
Italy is giving away 100 castles, villas and monasteries for FREE – but if you want one there’s a big catch
The new owners are required to turn the properties into tourist shops, hotels and restaurants

THE Italian government is giving away more than 100 historic buildings for free.

Castles, houses, monasteries and towers are available across the country, with a price tag of zero euros.

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WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – The Castle Post on the Woodford-Fayette County line may soon have a new owner.

Several realty sites have listed the castle as ‘sale pending.’

The Castle Post, which sits on 50.5 acres at 230 Pisgah Pike, was listed back in October 2015 at $15 million, a significant drop from its $30 million price tag in 2010.

Tom Post bought the property in 2003. It burned down in 2004 during restoration. In 2008, it opened as the CastlePost, a 16-roo… (View original article)

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When one thinks of a castle, one thinks of a faraway land. But here’s the thing — Canada has castles too. They are not necessarily built by queens and kings but they do show us a glimpse of what history was like for the wealthy families who found their fortunes in their newfound land: Canada.

Casa Loma (Toronto, Ontario)

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Translation: Spanish for “house on… (View original article)

The most beautiful medieval hamlets in Italy are not just unique historical and tourist treasures. They can also become an interesting opportunity for real estate investment.

You can buy in a hamlet or small village and earn from letting your property out for short stays, or to have a second home for the weekends and holidays outside the mass tourism destinations. And you can also think about buying a retirement home at accessible investment levels.

But for those who have … (View original article)

Castle FraserA host of super cars and sports cars are to be on display for charity at an Aberdeenshire castle at the end of the month.

Castle Fraser, near Inverurie will host charity car show, Full Throttle on May 28.

The event will showcase a variety of super cars, rally cars as well as sports cars and street cars.

There will be raffles, alongside other competitions and food served at the family friendly event.

For the younger audience there will be a boun… (View original article)

Top 10 Japanese samurai castles

BRIAN JOHNSTON

Last updated 15:49, May 3 2017

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Himeji Castle in May 2015 after the five-year renovation.

For a look at the history and warrior culture of Japan and to find out how the samurai became part of the world’s imagination, head to these top original and recrea… (View original article)

Durhamstown Castle, owned by the Prickett family since 1996, caters for weddings, meals, parties and hen weekends. The castle, which dates back to 1420, has had many different owners over the years – at one point belonging to the Earl of Essex in the 1670s.

Offering self-catering breaks as well as catering for up to 170 people, this family run business seems like a massive undertaking considering the size of the property and grounds. With this in mind I spoke to daughter Ruby Pric… (View original article)

Minogue wants answers on Ardee Castle cordon
Posted 2nd May, 2017

Ardee Municipal District cathaoirleach Dolores Minogue has issued an ultimatum to Louth County Council – either undertake necessary structural work to the Ardee Castle exterior or remove the perimeter fencing around it.

Boundary fencing was installed around the ancient townhouse last November – almost six months ago exactly – after reports were received of falling stones and debris from the exterior of… (View original article)

Great British Ruins – Carreg Cennen Castle in Wales
May 1, 2017 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Britain is full of amazing castles that dot the landscape. Unfortunately, not all of them are in the best condition.  For various reasons, mostly due to the expensive cost of upkeep, they exist in various states of disrepair, some little more than a pile of stones that outline where the ramparts and towers once protected the inhabitants.  Carreg Cennen in Wales is one of the bet… (View original article)