TRAVEL NEWS
Friday, June 29, 2007
Pisa's tower loses some of its lean
A £20 million project to return the Leaning Tower of Pisa to its 1838 position has been hailed a success.
theage.com.au
theage.com.au
Labels: lean, Leaning Tower, Pisa, restoration
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Crumbling glory gets new lease of life
Italy's state owned historic villas and palazzos are to be leased out for use as hotels on the condition that they are restored to their former glory.
timesonline.co.uk
timesonline.co.uk
Labels: Italy, palazzo, restoration, villa
Monday, June 25, 2007
Versailles Hall of Mirrors unveiled after facelift
The Chateau de Versailles' Hall of Mirrors has reopened its doors to the public after a €12 million restoration program.
theage.com.au
theage.com.au
Labels: Chateau de Versailles, Hall of Mirrors, restoration
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Pollution turning famed Taj Mahal yellow
Therapeutic mud packs have been recommended to restore the Taj Mahal's famed white marble facade which is yellowing due to high levels of air pollution.
theage.com.au
theage.com.au
Labels: pollution, restoration, Taj Mahal
