Castle for sale...

Discussion of topics concerning life in the middle ages around the world, including architecture, history, and warfare.
User avatar
ottoatm
Knight Templar
Knight Templar
Posts: 3013
Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2003 4:52 am
Location: New York
Contact:

Castle for sale...

Post by ottoatm »

I was quite suprised to see that the castle of one of the more colorful figures in European "castle" history is up for sale... now what is the exchange rate these days...? :wink:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/mai ... drac06.xml
Knight Templar
n. pl. Knights Templars or Knights Templar
1.A member of an order of knights founded about 1118 to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land during the Second Crusade.

[url=http://legelot.50webs.com/mainPages/myStory.html]My Lego Stories: The Land of Legelot![/url]
[url=http://z13.invisionfree.com/Castle_World]CW-THE Lego Story Writer's Guild[/url]
User avatar
sarous
Foot Soldier
Posts: 233
Joined: Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:48 pm
Contact:

Post by sarous »

dracula's castle is for sale!!!!!!!!! omg omg omg wears my wallet?
Riath Angel Sin, the soul reaping hexblade
User avatar
Maedhros
Knight Templar
Knight Templar
Posts: 1885
Joined: Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:22 pm
Location: The dark forests of Sweden
Contact:

Post by Maedhros »

Hehe... a really nice castle but as far as I know Vlad III never set his foot there ;) Or maybe he did but his actual castle was called Argeş (couldn´t find a better pic unfortunately)

Bran sure looks nice though, actually I know a Romanian couple who lives in Braşov, maybe I should give them a subtle hint :P
"Hinc satis elucet maiorem habere uim ad discenda ista liberam curiositatem quam meticulosam necessitatem.”
- Augustinus Hipponensis
User avatar
TheOrk
Master
Posts: 1755
Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2004 12:39 am
Location: Canada

Post by TheOrk »

I saw that over on the BBC page.

If only I had the shelf space... :roll:
Avatar by Graynar
User avatar
kelderic
Knight Bannerett
Posts: 2583
Joined: Mon May 01, 2006 8:45 pm
Location: Indiana, USA
Contact:

Post by kelderic »

What I wouldn't give for that! Wow.*Sighs*

Kelderic
Battling with college to try and prevent the dark age.
User avatar
Spongey
Merchant
Posts: 1377
Joined: Sun Aug 13, 2006 4:39 pm
Location: Canada

Post by Spongey »

I'd love to live in a castle. Now I just have to get around to winning the lottery...
User avatar
Lord Felix
Landlord
Posts: 912
Joined: Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:07 am
Location: Utah, USA Age: 27

Post by Lord Felix »

Sheesh. Castle property. How much is the insurance for it :lol:
That is so intresting. Selling a castle...
I'll start the bid at 100... (lots and lots of zeros) euros!

Awesome.
[url=http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=Dandin]Brickshelf[/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/8499398@N07/]Flickr[/url]
[url=http://www.myspace.com/candlemusic]My Band: Candle[/url]
User avatar
JoshWedin
Chevalier de Chèvre
Posts: 4995
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2003 2:35 pm
Location: Pondering what you are pondering
Contact:

Post by JoshWedin »

Sweet. 40 million pounds? A steal, definitely.
Maedhros wrote:Hehe... a really nice castle but as far as I know Vlad III never set his foot there ;) Or maybe he did but his actual castle was called Argeş (couldn´t find a better pic unfortunately)
You're right, he didn't live there. I believe he did visit at least once. But his "real" castle is a ruin, isn't it? So this is closest thing that you could live in. :)

Josh
AFOL and his money are easily parted.

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak_brickster/8 ... hotostream][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/85336074 ... 2a10_t.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.Brothers-Brick.com]The Brothers Brick[/url]
User avatar
Maedhros
Knight Templar
Knight Templar
Posts: 1885
Joined: Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:22 pm
Location: The dark forests of Sweden
Contact:

Post by Maedhros »

JoshWedin wrote: You're right, he didn't live there. I believe he did visit at least once. But his "real" castle is a ruin, isn't it? So this is closest thing that you could live in. :)

Josh
Yep, that´s what I would call a ruin on the pic I posted... I think the most famous part of it was the 1500 stairs you had to climb to get up there...
"Hinc satis elucet maiorem habere uim ad discenda ista liberam curiositatem quam meticulosam necessitatem.”
- Augustinus Hipponensis
User avatar
The Blue Knight
Merchant
Posts: 1362
Joined: Sun Feb 15, 2004 3:28 am
Location: Yamhill Country
Contact:

Post by The Blue Knight »

History Channel had a show on last night about Vlad Dracol and his building campaign, and Bran Castle was featured, though no mention about it's status. They said he was a guest there. The castle Maedros calls Arges was called "Porenia" (phoenetic, probably mispelled) and they stressed that it was "the real Castle Dracula." Turgovista (phoenetic, ibid.) and several smaller sites were discussed. This is an area I am largely ignorant of, so I found it very interesting.

As far as the insurance, I am in insurance sales and I can tell you that such a building would be virtually uninsurable in the US, however, in some countries they do not have insurance at all, though in most (like Mexico) it is available, but not required. Or course those societies are far less letigious than our own.
Men who lie, merely hide the truth; but men who tell half-lies, have forgotten where they put it--Samuel Clemens
User avatar
Maedhros
Knight Templar
Knight Templar
Posts: 1885
Joined: Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:22 pm
Location: The dark forests of Sweden
Contact:

Post by Maedhros »

The Blue Knight wrote:History Channel had a show on last night about Vlad Dracol and his building campaign, and Bran Castle was featured, though no mention about it's status. They said he was a guest there. The castle Maedros calls Arges was called "Porenia" (phoenetic, probably mispelled) and they stressed that it was "the real Castle Dracula." Turgovista (phoenetic, ibid.) and several smaller sites were discussed. This is an area I am largely ignorant of, so I found it very interesting.
Actually Bran was built by the Teutonic Order in the 13th century (or maybe other German settlers a bit earlier, don´t remember) which means that it predates Dracula by 2-3 centuries but it´s quite probable that he rebuilt or renovated it I presume...

Haven´t heard the name Porenia before though... but I guess yoiu could probably be right, I´m no expert either...

Turgovista should be spelled Tirgovişte though ;)
"Hinc satis elucet maiorem habere uim ad discenda ista liberam curiositatem quam meticulosam necessitatem.”
- Augustinus Hipponensis
User avatar
g2
Sir Postsalot
Posts: 1053
Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:20 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia - Age 38
Contact:

Post by g2 »

Lord Felix wrote:How much is the insurance for it ...
I wonder if you are covered for sieges. - sorry I couldn't help myself. :)
User avatar
The Blue Knight
Merchant
Posts: 1362
Joined: Sun Feb 15, 2004 3:28 am
Location: Yamhill Country
Contact:

Post by The Blue Knight »

Vlad:I'd like to report a siege.
Insurance company CSR:Was anyone injured?
Vlad:Not yet, but I'll stake my claim shortly.
Insurance company CSR:Do you have a mason in mind to take your castle to for an estimate.
Vlad:Yes, I'll be taking it to Ianescu's Siege and Collsion shop.
Insurance company CSR:Was there body damage?
Vlad: Yes
Insurance company CSR:Can you describe it?
Vlad: Right through the middle.
Insurance company CSR:Can you describe the siege?
Vlad:Yeah, this stupid Ottoman turned his army right into me! He didn't even use his flag-signaling system! I even spilled blood on my seat. Do you know what it costs to get blood out of upholstery? Jerk!

LOL! This is an ersatz Python moment!
Men who lie, merely hide the truth; but men who tell half-lies, have forgotten where they put it--Samuel Clemens
User avatar
kelderic
Knight Bannerett
Posts: 2583
Joined: Mon May 01, 2006 8:45 pm
Location: Indiana, USA
Contact:

Post by kelderic »

The Blue Knight wrote:Vlad:I'd like to report a siege.
Insurance company CSR:Was anyone injured?
Vlad:Not yet, but I'll stake my claim shortly.
Insurance company CSR:Do you have a mason in mind to take your castle to for an estimate.
Vlad:Yes, I'll be taking it to Ianescu's Siege and Collsion shop.
Insurance company CSR:Was there body damage?
Vlad: Yes
Insurance company CSR:Can you describe it?
Vlad: Right through the middle.
Insurance company CSR:Can you describe the siege?
Vlad:Yeah, this stupid Ottoman turned his army right into me! He didn't even use his flag-signaling system! I even spilled blood on my seat. Do you know what it costs to get blood out of upholstery? Jerk!

LOL! This is an ersatz Python moment!
:lol: Very nice.

Kelderic
Battling with college to try and prevent the dark age.
User avatar
Velliscig
Artisan
Posts: 285
Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:15 am
Location: The Land of Corrupt Governors

Post by Velliscig »

NICE. I love that one! Maybe when somebody wins the lottery...
Post Reply