Castles
Eltz Castle, near Koblenz | DW Travel | DW.COM | 13.02.2017
For 34 generations Counts of Eltz have lived here. It was first mentioned in official records in 1157 when Emperor Frederick I. Barbarossa issued a deed of donation, which was signed and sealed by Rudolf von Eltz as one of the witnesses. At this time he resided in a small castle complex next to the … Continue reading
Enjoy Henry VIII luxury at Leeds Castle in Kent
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Taoping Qiang village in Sichuan – China.org.cn
Located in Li county, Aba prefecture, Sichuan province, Taoping Qiang village is regarded as the Mysterious Oriental Castle for its unique architecture and original characteristics. Most of the houses in the village are made of stones and connect each other by crisscrossed paths and roads, which make the village more cryptic. The entire village faces … Continue reading
Castelo Di Potentino: Why Everyone Should Visit This 11th Century Old Hotel : Travel Tips : TravelersToday
Castelo Di Potentino is an 11th-century old Tuscan castle that offer guests a royal experience while staying. (Photo: Alexander Greene/Youtube) Vacationing in a luxurious hotel is a nice experience but it’s nothing compared to spending a night in an 11th-century Tuscan castle. The Castelo Di Potentino is a must visit for travelers wanting to experience … Continue reading
Teutonic Order Castle to be put on auction in Kaliningrad region » Construction.RU – Russia-wide construction online journal
The authorities of the Kaliningrad region included Preussisch Eylau castle in a privatization forecast plan, the head of the Property Agency, Natalia Kuznetsova, said on Tuesday at a session of the regional government. According to Natalia Kuznetsova, 27 assets have been enlisted, including cultural heritage sites of regional significance. The latter will be put on … Continue reading
Tasnim News Agency – Falak-ol-Aflak: An Impressive Castle in Iran
Falak ol-Aflak castle is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it was built over 1800 years ago. Recorded names have referred to it as Shapour-Khast or Sabr-Khast fortress, Dezbaz, Khorramabad castle, and ultimately the Falak ol-Aflak Castle. The Khorramabad River runs … Continue reading
Win a Fairy-Tale Getaway in a Scottish Castle | TravelPulse
PHOTO: Duns Castle in Scotland. (Photo via Wikipedia.com/)Rich Tea Talk about vacationing like royalty. HomeAway, a leading vacation rental company, is giving away a five-night stay at a 14th-century Scottish castle. And because the lucky winner will be staying in a castle, of course, they’ll need an entourage. But that’s okay because this royal package … Continue reading
A castle fit for a Brownie: Historic home in Granby goes up for sale
In the market for a castle? Look no further than Granby, Que., and you’ll find Brownie Castle, a sprawling historic home on Elgin Street that’s now listed for $425,000. Built by illustrator and poet Palmer Cox around 1904, the castle featured 17 rooms. It has now been divided into a triplex, and comes complete with a few mischievous spirits. … Continue reading
Lincoln developer fined £55,000 after removing features from historic house | TheBusinessDesk.com
Castle Moat House A property developer has been fined more that £55,000 after removing features from a listed building without permission. Lincoln firm Newell’s Projects’ director David Newell and site manager Paul Priestly, has pleaded guilty to six charges in relation to the removal of irreplaceable features at the Grade II-listed Castle Moat House in … Continue reading
Travel firm makes majestic marketing move for Beauty and the Beast
The animated Beauty and the Beast film is adored the world over and was released back in 1991. But in keeping with its tradition to revive classic cartoons as live-action movies, Disney has given Beauty and the Beast an overhaul for the 21st century. Starring Harry Potter’s Emma Watson as the titular Beauty and Dan … Continue reading