Crystal is a ghost town located in Gunnison County, Colorado, in the United States. It is situated in the Elk Mountains and can be accessed via a four-wheel-drive road that is 6 miles east of Marble and 20 miles northwest of Crested Butte. Crystal was established in 1881 as a mining camp and was abandoned by … Read more
Crystal is a ghost town located in Gunnison County, Colorado, in the United States. It is situated in the Elk Mountains and can be accessed via a four-wheel-drive road that is 6 miles east of Marble and 20 miles northwest of Crested Butte. Crystal was established in 1881 as a mining camp and was abandoned by … Read more
The Malaspina Castle of Fosdinovo is a medieval fortress located in the town of Fosdinovo, in the northern part of Tuscany, Italy. The castle is situated on a hill overlooking the Magra Valley and the Ligurian Sea. It is part of a network of castles known as the “Castelli Lunigiani” or Lunigiana Castles, which are … Read more
Waddesdon Manor is a 16th-century French chateau located in the village of Waddesdon, in Buckinghamshire, England. It was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1889 as a weekend residence for entertaining and to house his collection of arts and antiquities. The manor is owned by the National Trust and managed by the Rothschild Foundation. The Grade I-listed … Read more
Guadamur Castle is a 15th-century fortress located in the Spanish municipality of Guadamur, in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha. It was built from scratch by Pedro López de Ayala, Count of Fuensalida and Lord of Cedillo, in the 15th century and restored from a previous state of ruin following its acquisition by the Baron of Cuatro Torres … Read more
Perched majestically on a rocky islet in Normandy, France, Mont Saint-Michel stands as a testament to the rich history, architectural brilliance, and natural beauty that have captivated visitors for centuries. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a masterpiece of medieval construction, combining stunning architecture with a unique location to create a place that feels almost … Read more
Then & Now – We were allowed to borrow and post today’s vintage photo (on the left) from friends and they believe that this photo has a connection to their family. On the back of the photo is written: “Dad’s Uncle Lewis Keller house on So. Washington St.”. There wasn’t an address given for this … Read more
Nestled in the picturesque commune of Watermael-Boitsfort in Belgium, the Charle-Albert Chateau stands as a testament to the architectural brilliance of the late 19th century. Built in an eclectic style by the renowned architect-decorator Albert Charle, this majestic chateau has witnessed the passage of time, undergoing a meticulous restoration in 2012 that breathed new life … Read more
The mightiest of King Edward I’s ‘Iron Ring’ castles Caernarfon Castle, anglicised as Caernarvon, is a medieval fortress found in north-west Wales and is often noted as one of the most architecturally impressive castles in the country. Decorated with polygonal towers, the castle gives off an air of authority with its location, linking the poorer land … Read more
Bellver Castle is indeed a fascinating historical landmark situated on a hill about three kilometers west of the center of Palma, the capital city of the Spanish island of Majorca (Mallorca). This unique castle is renowned for its distinctive circular design, making it one of the very few of its kind in Europe. Key features … Read more