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Miramare Castle


Miramare Castle
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Copyright: Lucio Red (redrubin) Silver Note Writer [C: 3 W: 0 N: 24] (332)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-03-10
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-22 8:08
Viewed: 926
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This eclectic edifice was built between 1856 and 1860 according to the wishes of Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg (later to become Emperor of Mexico), and planned by Carl Junker. The interior furniture and decorations are genuine period pieces. The extensive park (22 hectares) is located on the seashore and was designed by the Archduke. The cliff it was built on, which had no vegetation whatsoever at the time, was cultivated with numerous tropical species of trees and plants.


AVisitors to the castle will be able to see the following: Maximilian's chambers and those of his consort, Carlota of Belgium; the guest rooms; the information room telling the history of the Castle and the Park's construction; the Duke Amadeo of Aosta's apartment with furnishings from the 1930's in the Rationalist style. All the rooms still feature the original furnishings, ornaments, furniture and objects dating back to the middle of the 19th century. Particularly noteworthy are the music room where Carlota used to play the fortepiano, now on show in room VII. In room XIX there are a series of paintings by Cesare dell'Acqua depicting the history of Miramare. Lastly, visitors may visit the throne room, which was recently restored and brought back to its former splendour.
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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 185 W: 1 N: 47] (1940)
  • [2006-02-22 22:33]

Good composition on this architectural picture. Well exposed and sharp. Very good note too. Thanks,

Mario

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  • Potch Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 75 W: 0 N: 74] (474)
  • [2006-02-23 9:54]

Ciao, Lucio!
What a great picture. This is one of my favorite places in Italy and you captured it's beauty in a wonderful way. Well done!
Regards,
Pat

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  • sixTL Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 673 W: 0 N: 641] (8554)
  • [2006-02-27 6:15]

Hello Lucio, very nice shot. Water, sky and architecture connected together creates wonderful landscape.

Regards Artur

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