Tag Archives: CASTLES

Νησίδα Αγίων Θεοδώρων, γνωστό ως Θοδωρού

Posted on 8 Ιουνίου 2013 by brexians

Νησίδα Αγίων Θεοδώρων Για τους ντόπιους το νησί είναι γνωστό ως Θοδωρού. Βρίσκεται στην Τοπική Κοινότητα της Αγίας Μαρίνας και είναι το πλησιέστερο από τα υπόλοιπα νησάκια, εντός του κόλπου των Xανίων. Η νησίδα  Θοδωρού αποτελεί ένα από τα πια … Συνέχεια →

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Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo, Ireland

Posted on 2 Αυγούστου 2010 by brexians

DDIR07-082, originally uploaded by David Ducoin. Classiebawn Castle (Lord Mounbaten castle) which overlooks the charming resort of Mullaghmore, was built by Lord Mount Temple in 1874. The estate descended to the Mountbattens through the wife of the seventh Earl of … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in ENGLISH, HISTORIC TOUR, history, PHOTOS, politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo, Ireland

Lamberts Castle, Dorset, UK

Posted on 14 Ιουνίου 2010 by brexians

A walk around Lamberts Castle offers stunning views of the Marshwood Vale with its clay valleys and rolling greens and hills. On a clear day you can see Chesil beach and Portland to the east and out toward the sea … Συνέχεια →

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Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta.

Posted on 6 Ιουνίου 2010 by brexians

Fort, originally uploaded by sharkbait. Fort St Angelo is a large fortification in Birgu, Malta. The date of its original construction is unknown and may date back to Roman times. It certainly existed in the early medieval period. The remains … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in HISTORIC TOUR, LandMark, PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta.

The castle of Horst, Belgium.

Posted on 5 Ιουνίου 2010 by brexians

The home of the red knight!!, originally uploaded by fatboyke (Luc). The home of the red knight!! Horst Castle lies near the village of St. Pietersrode, north-east of the city of Brussels in Belgium. When the first Horst Castle was … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in CULTURAL TOURS, PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο The castle of Horst, Belgium.

Predjamski Grad / Predjama Castle, Slovenia

Posted on 5 Ιουνίου 2010 by brexians

(519) Predjamski Grad / Predjama Castle, Slovenia, originally uploaded by Franz St.. The castle was first mentioned in year 1274, then named Luegg, when Aquileian patriarchs built the castle in gothic style. The castle was built under a natural rocky … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Predjamski Grad / Predjama Castle, Slovenia

Palácio Nacional da Pena, Sintra Portugal

Posted on 5 Ιουνίου 2010 by brexians

Palácio Nacional da Pena, originally uploaded by Jsome1. The Pena National Palace (Portuguese: Palácio Nacional da Pena) is the oldest palace inspired by European Romanticism. It is located in the civil parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, municipality of Sintra, … Συνέχεια →

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Egeskov Castle, Funen, Denmark.

Posted on 25 Μαΐου 2010 by brexians

Egeskov Castle 121, originally uploaded by pixelediting. Egeskov’s history dates to the 14th century. The castle structure was erected by Frands Brockenhuus in 1554. Due to the troubles caused by the civil war known as the Count’s Feud (Danish: Grevens … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in HISTORIC TOUR, PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Egeskov Castle, Funen, Denmark.

Dunluce Castle, Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland.

Posted on 23 Μαΐου 2010 by brexians

Dunluce Castle, originally uploaded by Cat-Art. The limestone cliffs of the White Rocks ends abruptly against a dark basalt outcrop which is majestically crowned by Dunluce Castle and joined to the mainland by an arched walkway, underneath lies the ‘ … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in CULTURAL TOURS, HISTORIC TOUR, PHOTOS, UK | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Dunluce Castle, Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland.

Holckenhavn Castle, Nyborg Denmark

Posted on 1 Μαΐου 2010 by brexians

Holckenhavn Castle 14, originally uploaded by pixelediting. One of the most magnificent manor houses whose history can be traced all the way back to 1590. The 12 hectare park is open to the public. Guided tours of the Baronial hall … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Holckenhavn Castle, Nyborg Denmark

Sighişoara, Romania

Posted on 26 Απριλίου 2010 by brexians

H. D. Romania, originally uploaded by zio.paperino. Sighişoara is a city and municipality on the Târnava Mare River in Mureş County, Romania. Located in the historic region Transylvania, Sighişoara has a population of 32,287 (2002). During the 12th century, German … Συνέχεια →

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Fairytale Castle – Burg Eltz, Germany

Posted on 17 Απριλίου 2010 by brexians

Fairytale Castle – Burg Eltz, Germany, originally uploaded by Batikart. Burg Eltz is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. It is still owned by a branch of the same family … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in CULTURAL TOURS, HISTORIC TOUR, PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Fairytale Castle – Burg Eltz, Germany

Το κάστρο της Λάρισσας… στο Αργος

Posted on 28 Μαρτίου 2010 by brexians

Το κάστρο της Λάρισσας… στο Αργος, originally uploaded by maksid. Το κάστρο έχει υψόμετρο 289 μ. Οικοδομήθηκε κατά τους προϊστορικούς χρόνους και είναι νεότερο από τις οχυρώσεις της Ασπίδος. Η βάση του σε ορισμένα σημεία έχει ογκόλιθους, που μας θυμίζουν … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in CULTURAL TOURS, Greece, PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Το κάστρο της Λάρισσας… στο Αργος

Wilhelmsturm in Dillenburg , Germany

Posted on 25 Μαρτίου 2010 by brexians

Wilhelmsturm in Dillenburg at Night, originally uploaded by Werner Kunz (werkunz1). Dillenburg is a town in Hesse’s Gießen region in Germany. The town was formerly the seat of the old Dillkreis district, which is now part of the Lahn-Dill-Kreis. It … Συνέχεια →

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Vaduz castle, Liechtenstein

Posted on 21 Μαρτίου 2010 by brexians

attempted invasion, originally uploaded by mind your eyes. Vaduz is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein and the seat of the national parliament. The town, located along the Rhine, has about 5,100 inhabitants (as of 2009), most of whom … Συνέχεια →

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Guadamur castle @ Toledo, Spain

Posted on 7 Μαρτίου 2010 by brexians

GUADAMUR 2 (TOLEDO), originally uploaded by castillerozaldívar. Guadamur is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2008 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1819 inhabitants. On June 4, 2007 signed a … Συνέχεια →

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Medieval Castle Het Steen – Antwerp, Belgium

Posted on 7 Μαρτίου 2010 by brexians

Medieval Castle Het Steen – Antwerp, Belgium, originally uploaded by Batikart. Het Steen is a historic medieval castle in the old city center of Antwerp, Belgium, one of Europe’s biggest ports. Built in 1200 – 1225, Het Steen is Antwerp’s … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in HISTORIC TOUR, PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Medieval Castle Het Steen – Antwerp, Belgium

Chateau Frontenac Quebec City

Posted on 8 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 by brexians

Chateau Frontenac Quebec City, originally uploaded by DenaP. The Château Frontenac grand hotel is a popular attraction in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was designed by architect Bruce Price, the Château Frontenac was one of a series of «château» style … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in HISTORIC TOUR, PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Chateau Frontenac Quebec City

Beckovský hrad, Beckov Slovakia

Posted on 6 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 by brexians

Beckovský hrad, originally uploaded by Klearchos Kapoutsis. Beckov Castle (Slovak: Beckovský hrad or Beckov) is a castle in ruins located near the village of Beckov in Nové Mesto nad Váhom District, Trenčín Region, western Slovakia. It is a natural cultural … Συνέχεια →

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Posted in CULTURAL TOURS, HISTORIC TOUR, PHOTOS | Tagged , , , , , , | Δεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Beckovský hrad, Beckov Slovakia

Dolmabahçe Sarayi – Istanbul ( Constantinopole), Turkey

Posted on 31 Ιανουαρίου 2010 by brexians

Dolmabahçe Sarayi – The Guard, originally uploaded by spdd. The Dolmabahçe Palace was built between the years 1843 and 1856, ordered by the Empire’s 31st Sultan, Abdülmecid I, at a cost of five million Ottoman gold pounds, the equivalent of … Συνέχεια →

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