by dzaiats | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Legend That Started Far Back in the Middle Ages — Visit Supposed to Herald Some Disaster to the Hohenzollerns — That millions of sedate and thor-ough-going Germans are worrying about the reported appearance of the “White Lady of the Hohenzollerns” is not...
by dzaiats | Jun 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Slovakia. The castle was built in the Kingdom of Hungary in the 13th century. Its history follows a familiar pattern of construction, destruction, reconstruction, fire, various properties, and territorial disputes....
by dzaiats | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Bled Castle, perched on a rocky precipice above Lake Bled is over 1000 years old. And while it’s most famous for its dramatic location, a wine-tasting experience in the castle cellar is an absolute highlight. Kremna rezina, a Slovenia cream cake and regional...
by dzaiats | Jun 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
In Dunvegan Castle Hall is the MacLeod’s most precious treasure. It’s a flag, rather tattered, made of faded brown silk and darned in places. This is the MacLeods Fairy Flag. In 1066, King Harald Hardrada of Norway set out to conquer England. He took with...
by dzaiats | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Spiš is the name of a region located in the north-east of Slovakia which gave its name to the famous castle situated near Spišsky. Indeed, the castle has been used as the setting of numerous films such as Dragonheart (1996), Kull the Conqueror (1997), The Lion in...
by dzaiats | May 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Castel Beseno is the largest fortified complex in Trentino and today a most fascinating showcase for exhibitions and shows. Castel Beseno occupies an entire hilltop dominating the Valle dell’Adige, between Rovereto and Trento, and it can be reached by...