Author: Phyllis Lavelle

19th-century Fairytale Caravan
02
Sep
2024
Posted in Interesting

19th-century Fairytale Caravan

The caravan in the image captures the essence of the 19th-century Romani vardo—a traditional wagon used by…

The Crypts of St. Michan’s Church
02
Sep
2024
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The Crypts of St. Michan’s Church

Hidden beneath the bustling streets of Dublin lies a mysterious and chilling piece of history: the crypts…

The Forgotten Houseboat – Echoes of the past
25
Aug
2024
Posted in Abandoned

The Forgotten Houseboat – Echoes of the past

Drifting aimlessly on a fog-laden river, this old houseboat has become a monument to forgotten dreams and…

The Surreal Forgotten Sanctuary
25
Aug
2024
Posted in Abandoned

The Surreal Forgotten Sanctuary

In the heart of an abandoned city stands a house like no other. Built by a mysterious…

Mysterious Stone Cottage in the Belgian Forests
11
Aug
2024
Posted in Abandoned

Mysterious Stone Cottage in the Belgian Forests

Hidden within the dense forests of Belgium, a mysterious stone cottage offers a glimpse into the past…

Katz Castle: A Medieval Jewel of the Rhine Valley
10
Aug
2024
Posted in Abandoned

Katz Castle: A Medieval Jewel of the Rhine Valley

Introduction Situated majestically above the town of Sankt Goarshausen, Katz Castle, also known as Burg Katz, is…

The Hunting House: Castle of Cignolo Po
10
Aug
2024
Posted in Abandoned

The Hunting House: Castle of Cignolo Po

Nestled in the rolling hills of Italy’s Lombardy region, The Hunting House, or Castello di Cignolo Po,…

Grimmenstein Castle: History, Legends, and Visitor Information
10
Aug
2024
Posted in Abandoned

Grimmenstein Castle: History, Legends, and Visitor Information

Grimmenstein Castle, located in Lower Austria, is a historic fortress that offers a fascinating glimpse into the…

Casa Azul – Portugal’s Victorian Gothic Jewel
16
Dec
2023
Posted in Abandoned

Casa Azul – Portugal’s Victorian Gothic Jewel

The hauntingly beautiful abandoned Casa Azul sits atop a small hill in Portugal. This quirky house was built just before, or around the turn of the 20th Century. This location is also sometimes called Villa Victorienne, or Chalet Do Conde (Count’s Chalet).

Wing’s Castle – A Beautiful Love Story
14
Dec
2023
Posted in Destinations

Wing’s Castle – A Beautiful Love Story

With hard work, Peter Wing’s dream to build a castle for his wife Toni came true. Now, she shares that dream with visitors to Wing’s Castle bed-and-breakfast.

Hidden staircase in a 19th century Victorian home leading to a secret room.
13
Dec
2023
Posted in Interesting

Hidden staircase in a 19th century Victorian home leading to a secret room.

The charm of 19th-century Victorian homes extends beyond their ornate exteriors and grandiose facades. Within the intricate tapestry of these architectural marvels lies a captivating secret—hidden staircases leading to clandestine chambers.

Rossewitz | A Castle and Hunting Lodge
12
Dec
2023
Posted in Abandoned

Rossewitz | A Castle and Hunting Lodge

Rossewitz is located in the middle of fields in Laage, Germany. The Rossewitz estate was under the ownership of the von Moltke family, then the von N…