Castle - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T07:35:59Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/CastleMarmaris Castlehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/marmaris-castle2015-12-14T09:20:47.000Z2015-12-14T09:20:47.000ZTamarahttps://tripatini.com/members/Tamara<div><p><b><i><u>Marmaris Castle</u></i></b> is one of these important places to visit in Marmaris because it takes people back into the golden pages of history. It is estimated that the castle is in Marmaris dates back to 3000 B.C. but was rebuilt by Ottoman Sultan Suleyman in 1522 for his conquest to Rhodes which he won comprehensively and since then, it is a historical place for the tourists to visit. It is the only historical place to visit in a modern holiday town of Marmaris. There is a small museum included as well in the castle so that people may able to enjoy their visit to this small castle while seeing the ancient artifacts.</p><p> </p><p><b>Renovation of Marmaris Castle</b></p><p>It is good from the point of view of tourists that Culture and Tourism Ministry has done serious efforts to keep the castle in its actual shape. These efforts have definitely attracted a high number of visitors to this small castle in Marmaris. Ministry of Culture and Tourism closed the castle for one year because of the reconstruction purpose so that the castle may be restored into its actual form. The money spent fort the recontsruction was 657.000 Turkish Liras .</p><p>At the reopening of Castle, an official of Culture and Tourism Ministry Adurrahman Ana said that cultural artifacts must have to be displayed at the places from where they belong to, so Turkish officials are trying save those because lots of artifacts have been smuggled abroad from Turkey. He further said that the officials have chosen museums for this purpose and the inclusion of museum in <a href="http://marmaris.info/about/marmaris-museum/" target="_blank">Marmaris Castle</a> is one of the examples of sincere efforts of them.</p><p> </p><p><b>Marmaris Castle Today</b></p><p>There are few castles in Turkey like <b><i><u>Marmaris Castle</u></i></b> those possess a museum and it is estimation that it has a history of over 5000 years. The Castle lost an important part of it during the World War One due to the attacks of French Forces, so a monumental structure was registered for the restoration of the castle in 1983 and in 1991 the castle was opened after restoration as museum.</p><p>PS: Entrance fee to Marmaris Castel is 5 tl for the year 2015.</p><p></p><p>Thanks to <a href="http://marmaris.info/" target="_blank">www.marmaris.info</a> for all the useful information.</p></div>Two Most Luxurious Resorts in Corbett Parkhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/two-most-luxurious-resorts-in-corbett-park2011-10-13T04:44:40.000Z2011-10-13T04:44:40.000ZGlobal Tourism Indiahttps://tripatini.com/members/GlobalTourismIndia<div><p>In efforts to save the tigers, the Corbett National Park in India is one of the first national wildlife parks by the tiger reserve project. Situated in the Shivalik ranges of the great Himalayas, the Corbett National Park has three major rivers that flow through it. This park provides conserved natural surroundings for diverse wildlife including the Bengal Tiger. The Corbett National Park offers its visitors a range of deluxe, luxury, economy and standard resorts.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.resortsincorbett.com/Wild-Crest-Resort.html">Wild Crest Resort in Corbett</a> is situated on the outskirts of the park. This luxury resort offers scenic views and surroundings. It is just about 6kms from the Bijrani Gate. The Bijrani Gate is the main entrance to the Jim Corbett National Park. This resort apart for offering luxury services also provides the best hospitality and amenities with upmost luxury and comfort. The resort provides the visitors with various unique accommodation options as per their preference. The visitors can choose for a standard room to a deluxe to a luxury accommodation.</p><p>The Wild Crest Resort is amongst the best luxury resorts in Corbett National Park. This luxury resort offers 54 rooms with are fully air conditioned, 22 rooms located in private cottages and 32 pool facing rooms, multi c. All of the accommodations have a fresh and warm décor. The resort also offers an air-conditioned restaurant and a conference hall and an auditorium which can accommodate about 120 people. This resort offers facilities and amenities like swimming pool, Travel desk, doctor on call, power backup, camp fire in resort, hot and cold water round the clock, one fire arrangements, indoor Game and mores.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.resortsincorbett.com/Country-Inn-Resort.html">Country Inn Resort in Corbett</a> is amongst the biggest resorts in the <a href="http://www.corbettnationalpark-india.com/">Jim Corbett National Park</a> . This luxury resort offers state of the art facilities and amenities and is one of the most loved resorts in Corbett National Park. It has the newest and the latest facilities and has warm and well trained staffs that are at service at all times. Getting reservations is quite easy at this resort. This hotel also offers sports and adventure activities. The visitors have various options for a great stay depending on their preference. Cottages with a private fir-place and a sit-out are amongst the favorites. These cottages are situated at a height of about 40 feet above ground level and are surrounded with tropical mango trees. The glass bedroom is an experience that is extremely fascinating.</p><p><b>Source :</b> <a href="http://blog.xpertravels.com/2011/10/11/two-most-luxurious-resorts-in-corbett-park/">http://blog.xpertravels.com/2011/10/11/two-most-luxurious-resorts-in-corbett-park/</a></p></div>Greece's Island of Leroshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/leros2014-02-25T18:52:23.000Z2014-02-25T18:52:23.000ZKeith Kelletthttps://tripatini.com/members/KeithKellett<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008821093,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008821093,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" class="align-center" alt="9008821093?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Some Greek islands suffer from the effects of ‘kalimari and chips’ mass tourism. But, sometimes, you only need to take a short trip in a ferry or a kaiki to enter a different world altogether.</p><p>Let’s look at one of the lesser-known islands, Leros. There are jails and mental institutions here, and the name is similar to the Greek word for a rogue or a rascal. This put a lot of people off visiting, for all the wrong reasons, because really, it’s quite a laid-back, pleasant place.</p><p>I suspect the average visitor with no prior knowledge would scarcely be aware that those establishments exist. There is also, after all, a large prison on the Isle of Wight, but that’s no reason not to go there. Neither does the name deter me from visiting the Scilly Isles.</p><p>The Italians took over the Dodecanese Islands from the Ottoman Turks in the years following World War I, and built their main naval base at Lakki’ and the most obvious way they left their mark is the ‘art-deco’ buildings along the esplanade.</p><p>One guide-book describes it as ‘… like stepping into an abandoned Fellini film set.’ Some of the buildings, it’s true, do look dilapidated and shabby, but they would seem to make interesting restoration projects. Indeed, some of them have scaffolding erected around them, and some restoration work does appear to be going on, especially in the larger buildings overlooking the harbour.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296583891,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296583891,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" class="align-center" alt="9296583891?profile=original" /></a></p><p>The guide-books tend to dismiss Lakki as having little to offer the visitor. Their usual counsel is to head for the ‘bright lights’ on the other side of the island, stopping only to grab a bite to eat, and check your e-mail. You can leave Lakki by bus or taxi, or some hotels will provide a transfer from the ferry port or the airport if you’re staying with them.</p><p>On Leros, all roads, and all bus routes, lead to the main town, Platanos, which stands on a ridge joining two low hills. To one side of the ridge, Platanos joins with the port of Ayia Marina, where the hydrofoils and inter-island catamarans dock. To the other side lies Pandeli, a fishing port which is also much favoured by yacht crews.</p><p>Both of these towns give their names to the beautiful bays upon which they stand, and Pandeli also lends its name to the Byzantine castle on top of Mt. Apetiki. This is open to the public, and can be reached either by the zig-zag road up from Pandeli or, on foot only, up a long flight of stone steps from Platanos.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008821259,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008821259,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" class="align-center" alt="9008821259?profile=original" /></a></p><p>It’s possible to visit the Monastery of the Madonna of the Castle. It was once the powder magazine of the castle, and is home to an icon of the Virgin, said to have miraculous powers. The legend says that the icon arrived at Pandeli in an unmanned boat, lit by a sacred candle. The Bishop of the island bore the icon away to the Cathedral … and the following morning found it gone! The commander of the Turkish garrison in the castle found it in his locked and guarded powder magazine … with the sacred candle still burning, which probably gave him a bad moment!</p><p>The icon and the candle were taken to several churches in succession, and each night, they say, it found its own way back to the powder magazine.</p><p>The Governor eventually decided to clear his magazine and store his ammunition elsewhere. Then, he gave the building to the people, so that they could convert it to a church, to house the miraculous icon.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008822252,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008822252,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" class="align-center" alt="9008822252?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Near the castle, a little white chapel overlooks Platanos and, built into the wall of the courtyard is a WWII bomb casing! There are a lot of these in the Dodecanese, which the islanders still occasionally use as garden ornaments. They’re also a reminder of the battle fought on Leros in 1943, when German Airborne forces re-took the island from British and Commonwealth troops, who occupied the island for a short while after the Italian capitulation.</p><p>If you came up to the castle from Pandeli, you can’t have failed to notice the windmills you passed on the way. They’re all of the traditional Greek round pattern, but they aren’t quite what they seem to be. They’re holiday apartments!</p><p>Those on the cliff above Pandeli Harbour were, in fact, converted from disused mills, but the ones on the ridge below the castle were built from scratch only recently.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008821893,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008821893,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" class="align-center" alt="9008821893?profile=original" /></a></p><p>To find a genuine Greek windmill, go to Ayia Marina, where the mill guarding the harbour is a well-known landmark. For the best views, just walk along the sea-front, and for a real close-up view, visit the Neromylos Tavern, which is right by the 120-year-old mill.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008822286,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008822286,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" class="align-full" alt="9008822286?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Modern windmills can be seen to the north-west of Alinda, where a wind-farm provides some of the island’s electricity.</p><p>Pandeli has some good restaurants, and was probably best noted for the well-known (or should I say notorious) Savanna Bar, run by British expats Craig and Peter. The décor and atmosphere were Middle Eastern, rather than Greek, where, out on the veranda, Eastern rugs cover stone benches, and I wouldn’t have been surprised if someone had started to smoke a water-pipe. I found it a rather surreal experience to drink Greek-brewed Dutch beer, served by a Scotsman, in an Arab café in Greece.</p><p>A word of warning, though … their infamous ‘Flaming Lamborghini’ cocktail is better witnessed than experienced!</p><p>They say that the resorts on Leros suffer because the beaches are shingle rather than sand … but there are other things to do on a beach besides building sand-castles, and I never heard of a camera being trashed by blowing shingle!</p><p>Away from the resorts … which are also working fishing ports; one of Leros’ nicer points for me was that tourism hasn’t completely taken over … the island is hilly and green, with deeply indented bays. It was said that, during WWII, the entire Mediterranean fleet of the British, German or Italian (depending upon who was ‘in residence’ at the time) Navy might find sheltered anchorage.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008822853,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008822853,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" class="align-center" alt="9008822853?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Even today, it seems remarkable that a 20-minute walk … or a 5-euro taxi ride … might bring you from the east coast to the west.</p><p>I feared I was in for a disappointment my favourite Greek dish, moussaka. Everywhere I ate, I asked for moussaka, only to be told ‘it’s too early!’ or ‘is finish!’ I found it on my last evening, at the Taverna Finikas, towards the northern end of the esplanade at Alinda. It’s a simple, unpretentious little place, and the lady who served me told me she makes enough fresh moussaka for eight people every evening.</p><p>I later learned that, traditionally, moussaka used only to be made for special occasions, when there were large numbers to be fed. In the days when few homes had their own ovens, it necessitated firing up the village communal oven, so wasn’t often made.</p><p>This, definitely is the place to go for moussaka … and excellent moussaka, too; poles apart from the pre-cooked, frozen and reheated travesty sometimes served as English ‘pub grub’. Just be sure not to get there too early … but you aren’t the ninth person in the queue!</p><p></p></div>Castle Muromtsevo in Vladimir, Russia: An Almost Buried Wonderhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/russian-castle-muromtsevo-almost-buried-wonder2012-11-19T18:30:00.000Z2012-11-19T18:30:00.000ZVictor Tribunskyhttps://tripatini.com/members/VictorTribunsky<div><p>Castles are quite a rare architectural feature for Russia. There are plenty of churches, fortified hermitages, well-preserved military fortresses and ancient manors of the nobility, but the castles are the great wonder (really yet to seek).</p><p>Here you can see three castles, but can you really guess which one is located in Russia?</p><p></p><p><a href="http://victortravelblog.com/2012/11/12/russian-castles-almost-buried-wonder/" target="_blank"><img src="http://victortravelblogdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/muromtsevo-russian-castle-1.jpg?w=780&width=700" width="700" class="align-center" alt="muromtsevo-russian-castle-1.jpg?w=780&width=700" /></a></p><p></p><p><span>The trip was postponed several times during the two long years, and who knows, maybe the arrived mellow autumn gave us a shove to go finally. Here it is – the château in the Vladimir region, formerly owned by Count Khrapovitsky.</span></p><p><a href="http://victortravelblog.com/2012/11/12/russian-castles-almost-buried-wonder/" target="_blank"><img src="http://victortravelblogdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/muromtsevo-russian-castle-3.jpg?w=780" class="align-center" alt="muromtsevo-russian-castle-3.jpg?w=780" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><a href="http://victortravelblog.com/2012/11/12/russian-castles-almost-buried-wonder/" target="_blank">Read more</a></strong></p></div>The Jim Corbett Nation Park - The Ultimate Destination To Relaxhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/the-jim-corbett-nation-park-the-ultimate-destination-to-relax2011-10-11T08:51:26.000Z2011-10-11T08:51:26.000ZGlobal Tourism Indiahttps://tripatini.com/members/GlobalTourismIndia<div><p>The <a href="http://www.corbettnationalpark-india.com/">Jim Corbett National Park</a> India is established by the tiger reserve project in efforts to save the tigers. It is located on the Shivalik ranges of Himalaya's with three major rivers flowing through the park as its life line. The park is a natural and conserved habitat not only for the tigers but also for the diverse wildlife that thrives here. One of the most luxurious and visited resort is the Solluna Resort.</p><p>Solluna Resort is situated in the spectacular Merchula valley, on the banks of the river Ramganga. Solluna Resort in Corbett has its name derived from the beauty of the sun and the moon to call it as Solluna. The visitors can see a spectacular view of the sun and the moon in the sky at the same time during evening hours. This resort consists of beautiful and warm cottages. The soothing sounds the softly blowing breeze and the soft rattling sound of the leaves combined with the cozy ambiance of the cottages provide a perfect backdrop for the most relaxing vacation ever. It is a perfect getaway from the daily busy lives to a calm and serine holiday that no one would want to miss. Ideal for nature lovers the <a href="http://www.resortsincorbett.com/Corbett-Solluna-Resort.html">Solluna Resort in Corbett</a> offers various facilities and amenities for its guests. The Solluna Resort provides its guest with unforgettable experience amongst the lush green and enigmatic nature. Relax, rejuvenate and get close to nature.</p><p><a href="http://www.resortsincorbett.com/Wood-Castle-Resort.html">Wood Castle Resort in Corbett</a> also known as Wood Castle Resort has one of the best wooden architecture amongst other resorts in Corbett. It covers more than 8 acres of lush greens. This resort offers an ideal place to relax and unwind from the busy and fast paced city life. The Wood Castle Resort resembles royal castle which is comfortable snuggled between the forests. This resort is set in a dense plantation of tropical mango trees. The smoothly currents and the soothing sounds of the Kosi river make it an unforgettable vacation. Being located in the heart of the Park it is considered as the best stay option in the Corbett National Park.</p><p>The resort consists of extremely comfortable and warm accommodations and provide with great amenities and facilities. These accommodations have a warm yet lively décor. It has 60 large rooms that came with a private sit out areas and balconies. The warm and trained staff will make your stay even more desirable.</p><p><b>Source:-</b> <a href="blog.xpertravels.com/2011/10/10/the-jim-corbett-nation-park-the-ultimate-destination-to-relax/">http://blog.xpertravels.com/2011/10/10/the-jim-corbett-nation-park-the-ultimate-destination-to-relax/</a></p></div>A do-not miss place in Northern Waleshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-do-not-miss-place-in-northern-wales2011-08-31T12:41:07.000Z2011-08-31T12:41:07.000ZSandra & John Scotthttps://tripatini.com/members/SandraJohnScott<div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/destinations-travel-in-national/penrhyn-castle-northern-wales-was-designed-for-luxurious-living">http://www.examiner.com/destinations-travel-in-national/penrhyn-castle-northern-wales-was-designed-for-luxurious-living</a></div>From Bohinj ( Slovenia ) to Gorizia ( Italia )https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/from-bohinj-slovenia-to2011-02-17T20:00:00.000Z2011-02-17T20:00:00.000ZBohinj apartmenthttps://tripatini.com/members/Bohinjapartment<div>From <strong>Bohinj</strong> (<em>Bohinjska Bistrica</em>) with the <strong>train</strong> through <br /><strong>Bohinj tunnel</strong> (<em>6327m</em>) and then in the<br />valley of river Bača and Soča till Nova Gorica.<br /><br />Town <strong>Nova Gorica</strong> originated after the demarcation<br />in <strong>1947</strong> and the slovenian - Italian <strong>border</strong> is only <strong>38 m</strong> <br />from railway station in Nova Gorica. <br /><br />After 2004 there is by railway station new common square with mosaic<br />of <strong>Nova Gorica and Gorizia (Gorica)</strong> - So this is<br /><strong>two towns and one square</strong>.<br /><br />In Gorizia you can see the <strong>castle</strong> , church of s. Ignazio on<br />Vittoria square , palaces , public parks , ...<br /><em>From railway station in Gorizia go train towards Venice too</em>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>--->></strong></span> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_bI4YWz3-w" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_bI4YWz3-w</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Trips from Bohinj (Julian Alps), Sloveniahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/trips-from-bohinj-julian-alps2011-01-17T02:18:14.000Z2011-01-17T02:18:14.000ZBohinj apartmenthttps://tripatini.com/members/Bohinjapartment<div><p><span style="color:#888888;">Trips</span> from Bohinj ( Julian Alps ) - Slovenia :</p><p> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esg655sxK4I">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esg655sxK4I</a><br /><br />From Bohinj you can go through valley of <strong>river Sava Bohinjka</strong><br />to <strong>Bled</strong> ( <em>castle</em> ) , drive past Lesce to <strong>Radovljica</strong> <br />( <em>museum of beekeeping</em> ) or you can go<br />through valley of river Sava Dolinka till <strong>Planica</strong> ( <em>ski jump</em> ) <br />by Kranjska Gora. Between Kranj and <em>medieval tow</em>n<br /><strong>Kamnik</strong> is the airport. This is all in Upper Carniola.<br /><strong>Ljubljna</strong> - the capital of Slovenia. In Inner Carniola<br />is an interesting intermittent <strong>Lake Cerknica</strong><br /><br />By <strong>Most na Soči</strong> is <strong>river Soča</strong> like lake and<br />forward along river Soča you come to<br />town <strong>Nova Gorica</strong> entirely by border<br />Slovenia - Italia. Town <strong>Gorizia</strong> already is in Italia.<br /> <br />You can go from Bohinj with the <strong>train</strong> to Nova Gorica<br />or with the <strong>"car-train</strong>" to Most na Soči too.</p></div>