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A visit to Ludwig II’s dream world that cost him his throne

Almost every night King Ludwig II of Bavaria would dine with King Louis XIV of France at his favourite castle — Linderhof. Which was fine, except for the fact that Louis XIV passed away 130 years before Ludwig II was born in 1845. To call King Ludwig II an enigma would be an understatement. He lived for just 40 years and his legacy is shrouded in mystery. He’s been called a recluse, a reluctant monarch; his sanity… (View original article)

In 2016, castles, fortresses and other sights, which are maintained by the Czech state, were visited by the record number of 5.6 million people.

The number increased by 510,000 in comparison to 2015, according to data released on January 18, provided by the National Institute of Monuments of the Czech Republic (NPÚ).

The castle which was of the greatest interest among tourists in the past year was Český Krumlov, with 426,000 visitors. The second most popular was Lednice cas… (View original article)

Chris Morling, founder of Money.co.uk, spent 3 million pounds on renovation of his office.

London:  The head of a website has been dubbed ‘Britain’s best boss’ after he splurged a whopping three million pounds to create a dream ‘castle’ office for his employees complete with a Star Wars-themed cinema, gaming arcade, yoga studio along with an “ice cave” for meetings.Chris Morling, founder of Money.co.uk, spent 3 million pounds on renovation of his office with impressive desi… (View original article)

From the legends of King Arthur to the wizardry of Harry Potter, castles have a universal appeal with their mystery and enchanting quality. England is still peppered with hundreds of stunning castles in various states of repair and use, from ruins to fully occupied residences.

Here are 5 of the most picturesque which are certainly worth heading for when planning your next vacation in England.

Leeds Castle, Kent

The self-proclaimed ‘loveliest castle in the world’ cert… (View original article)

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Viewers were treated to a rare look inside the apartments in Kingsgate Castle in Broadstairs last night (January 20), as part of a makeover on the BBC’s Great Interior Design Challenge.

Two apartments in the castle received an incredible overhaul from two interior design hopefuls. Former fashion stylist Daniela Tasca-York, 31, took on one apartment while her competitor hairdresser Oliver Thomas, 49, revamped the other.

The series pitted amateur decorato… (View original article)

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Over the last weekend of January Paphos takes over as joint European Capital of Culture (along with Denmark’s Aarhus). The ancient port, soaked in Greek mythology and legendary birthplace of Aphrodite the goddess of love, is set around one of the most dazzling harbours in the Mediterranean. 

In a sense Paphos has already been a city of culture for more than two millennia. Throughout 2017 it will be a happening place, drawing on its classical and mythological her… (View original article)

Kent has a long list of famous and beautiful castles rich in history and architecture.

The historic sites range from Norman and medieval ruins to grand and spectacular estates surrounded by moats and stunning gardens.

Families can enjoy days out in all weathers at the castles, from exploring the interior, strolling around the gardens, and learning more about the history through re-enactments.

We have compiled a list of 15 spectacular castles you can visit in the coun… (View original article)