The company that manages the famous Bran Castle in central Romania, also known as Dracula’s Castle, registered revenues of nearly EUR 5 million in 2016, up 38% year-on-year, and a profit of almost EUR 3 million, up 37% year-on-year, according to data reported to the Ministry of Finance, cited by Bizbrasov.ro.

In 2015, the revenues amounted to some EUR 3.6 million while the profit stood at around EUR 2.2 million.

The number of employees of Bran Domain Administration Company a… (View original article)

The Castle of St. George in Mantua is one of the city’s most emblematic monuments dating from the days of the Gonzaga Court. Erected at the end of the 14th century by Captain Francesco I Gonzaga, it was transformed into the family residence by Ludovico I and served for many years as the home of Isabella d’Este, Francesco Gonzaga’s wife and one of the most celebrated noblewomen of the Renaissance.

Renowned for her patronage of the arts, Isabella surrounded herself with n… (View original article)

If you love a bit of history and finding out about how the other half used to live, a trip to a castle is just perfect.

You can explore the old rooms, admire the artefacts and find out how the kings, queens and knights used to spend their time.

There’s something so magical about castles, which are steeped in history and have so many stories to tell.

Many of the country’s most stunning castles are within an hour’s drive or so of mid Essex, so you’re spoilt for choice…. (View original article)

PUBLISHED: April 21, 2017 14:28 Chirk Castle grounds closed after suspicious package found
Bomb disposal experts were called in when a suspicious package was found in the grounds of Chirk Castle today.

The National Trust property’s gardens were cleared during the morning when the package was spotted on the fence line.

Local police were contacted and they in turn requested help from the specialist bomb disposal team.

Visitor services manager at the castle, M… (View original article)

DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park is seeking public input into its plans to repair flood damage at Scotty’s Castle. Public meetings are scheduled in the coming weeks in Beatty, Pahrump, and Death Valley.

Scotty’s Castle was extensively damaged by a flash flood on October 18, 2015. About three inches of rain in five hours caused catastrophic flooding that damaged or destroyed historic buildings and other features, roads, walkways, and utilities in the historic distr… (View original article)

Manorbier Castle will be the magnificent setting for a very special medieval banquet on May 5 to celebrate the Wales Year of Legends.

Famous as being the birthplace of Gerald of Wales, the son of Princess Nest, Gerald was a medieval clergyman and chronicler and in more modern times the castle has also been used as a location for TV programmes and films; the most memorable being the BBC’s adaptation of The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe.

Pembrokeshire Tourism are hosting the ba… (View original article)

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Three baby black swans – cygnets – have hatched at Leeds Castle.

There have been a record seven black swan nestings at the castle in
Kent this year.

The young ones are attracting tourists in their own right to the castle.

There are 26 adult black swans in the castle’s moat.

They are the emblem of the castle although it houses many other birds including white mute swans, ducks, coots, geese and moorhens.

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The gates to Floors Castle in Kelso are open to the public especially for Easter weekend.

Castle tours, garden workshops, family fun and outdoor explorations are all taking place within the grounds. There’ll also be bouncy castles, craft stalls and face painting.

Organisers say they want to encourage visitors to the Scottish Borders, as well as promoting the history behind the castles and estates within the region.

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Thirlestane Castle in the Scottish Borders has secured £150,000 of funding to help secure its future.

The 16th century home was forced to close in 2012 following an outbreak of dry rot, which spread through the building.

Since then, the owners have been working on a sustainable business plan to reopen it to visitors and keep it open for generations to come.

It’s got so much history to it, and I am probably very biased, but I love it. Every day I co… (View original article)